Summary
The relationship between former President Trump and his ex-national security adviser John Bolton became increasingly strained, leading to an FBI raid on Bolton's home. The raid is part of a probe into classified information after Bolton had criticized Trump in his memoir and through media appearances. Bolton originally supported Trump but later disagreed with him on foreign policy issues.
Key Facts
- The FBI raided John Bolton's home in Maryland as part of a national security investigation.
- Bolton criticized Trump as "unfit" for office in his memoir.
- Bolton was Trump's national security adviser after being appointed in March 2018.
- Bolton supported Trump's withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in May 2018.
- Disagreements grew between Bolton and Trump over policy on North Korea and Afghanistan.
- Bolton left the White House in September 2019 after conflicting reports about whether he resigned or was fired.
- Trump publicly criticized Bolton, calling him "unpatriotic" among other terms.
- The news of the FBI raid comes amidst ongoing tension and criticism between Trump and Bolton.
