Summary
John Bolton, who was President Trump’s national security adviser, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland. The indictment involves charges related to his handling of classified documents and using a private email account to share sensitive information. Bolton's response includes criticism of the administration, while the Trump administration denies the investigation is politically motivated.
Key Facts
- John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Trump, was indicted on handling classified information.
- A federal grand jury in Maryland charged Bolton with eight counts of transmitting and ten counts of retaining national defense information.
- The indictment accuses Bolton of using a private email hacked by a "foreign entity" and sharing classified documents.
- Bolton issued a statement comparing the Trump administration's actions to Stalin's secret police and claims the DOJ was "weaponized."
- Bolton’s attorney argues the charges are based on Bolton's personal diaries, which have been known to the FBI since 2021.
- President Trump denied any knowledge of the indictment, calling Bolton a "bad guy."
- Prosecutors claim Bolton shared classified information up to the "top secret" level with unauthorized individuals.
- If convicted, the grand jury wants Bolton to forfeit any property connected to these charges.
