Summary
John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, turned himself in to authorities and pleaded not guilty to charges of keeping top secret documents at his home and sharing classified information with his family. The case is one of several recent criminal cases brought by the Justice Department under President Trump against individuals viewed as opponents. Bolton claims the charges are part of a misuse of the Justice Department to target political enemies.
Key Facts
- John Bolton served as National Security Advisor during President Trump's first term.
- Bolton faces charges for having and sharing over 1,000 pages of classified information.
- The Justice Department recently brought this case, making it the third against a perceived opponent of President Trump.
- Federal agents searched Bolton's Maryland home in August.
- Bolton's email, allegedly used to share sensitive national defense information, was hacked by operatives linked to Iran.
- Bolton has criticized Trump in the past, including in his book "The Room Where It Happened".
- Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that misuse of power and endangering national security are taken seriously.
