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John Bolton pleads guilty: Former US national security advisor misused classified information

John Bolton pleads guilty: Former US national security advisor misused classified information

Summary

John Bolton, who was once President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information. Some of this information was reportedly used in his critical memoir about the Trump administration.

Key Facts

  • John Bolton served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump.
  • Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information on June 27, 2026.
  • Prosecutors say some of the misused information appeared in Bolton’s book, *The Room Where It Happened*.
  • The book gives a critical view of President Trump’s time in office.
  • The case highlights concerns about the handling of sensitive government information.
  • Bolton moved from being an ally of President Trump to a critic over time.
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