Former Trump national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
Summary
John Bolton, who was National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally keeping classified national defense documents. He agreed to a plea deal that might help him avoid prison, with sentencing set for October 28, 2026.Key Facts
- John Bolton served as National Security Adviser during President Trump's first term.
- Bolton was charged with 18 counts related to keeping or sharing classified information.
- He pleaded guilty to one count of illegally retaining classified information.
- Prosecutors and Bolton agreed to a plea deal recommending no more than five years in prison.
- The sentencing judge can ignore the plea deal’s sentencing limits.
- Bolton can cancel his guilty plea if he faces a prison term longer than five years or a fine over $2.25 million.
- FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in August 2025 during the investigation.
- The case partly focuses on Bolton sharing classified notes with his family while writing a memoir critical of President Trump.
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