Summary
President Donald Trump has focused on prosecuting some of his critics. John Bolton, a former national security adviser and Trump critic, faces serious federal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information. Experts say the case against Bolton may be stronger than those against other Trump critics.
Key Facts
- President Trump pressured the Justice Department to investigate several of his critics.
- John Bolton, a former national security adviser, is criminally indicted on charges related to handling classified information.
- Bolton was accused of putting national security at risk by sharing classified documents improperly.
- The charges claim Bolton's documents were stored insecurely and included top secret information.
- A hacker allegedly accessed Bolton's account and sent a threat about leaking documents.
- Bolton pleaded not guilty to 18 charges of mishandling classified information.
- There is debate about whether Bolton's case is part of a pattern of politically motivated prosecutions.
- Experts say Bolton's case might be stronger legally than similar cases due to the evidence presented.
