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FBI Raids Former NSA John Bolton’s Home
FBI Raids Former NSA John Bolton’s Home : Bethesda, Maryland, Aug 22, 2025 – In a dramatic development in Washington, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home of former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton early Friday morning. The operation, carried out around 7 a.m. local time at Bolton’s Bethesda residence, is part of a high-profile national security investigation involving classified documents.
According to officials, the probe was initiated several years ago but allegedly stalled under the Biden administration for “political reasons.” A senior U.S. official confirmed that the FBI resumed the inquiry under the direction of its current leadership.
Shortly after the raid began, FBI Director Kash Patel took to social media platform X, writing: “No one is above the law… @FBI agents on a mission.”
FBI Raids Former NSA John Bolton’s Home in High-Profile National Security Investigation
Allegations of Mishandling Classified Information
Bolton, who served as National Security Adviser under former President Donald Trump, has previously faced allegations of mishandling sensitive government information. His 2020 book, “The Room Where It Happened,” sparked controversy after Trump claimed it contained classified material and breached confidentiality agreements.
While Trump’s administration tried to block publication, courts allowed the book’s release. The Justice Department had already opened an investigation into the memoir in September 2020. Today’s raid indicates that those concerns may still play a role in the current investigation.
Bolton’s Criticism of Trump
Since leaving the White House, Bolton has been one of Trump’s fiercest critics, particularly regarding foreign policy and national security strategies. He frequently voices his opinions on major U.S. news networks, challenging Trump’s handling of global affairs.
Notably, Bolton condemned Trump’s tariff policies toward India, arguing they undermined America’s long-term geopolitical interests. In an op-ed for The Hill, Bolton wrote that tariffs placed on both allies and adversaries were “counterproductive and eroded global trust in the U.S.”
He further warned that Trump’s administration appeared more lenient toward China than toward India, calling this approach a “grave mistake.” Bolton stressed that such policies risked damaging relations with a strategic partner like New Delhi while yielding little economic benefit.
What Comes Next?
The FBI has not yet released official details of the raid or clarified whether charges against Bolton are imminent. Legal experts note that if investigators find evidence of classified material mishandling, Bolton could face serious consequences under federal law.
For now, the spotlight remains firmly on Bolton—a man once at the heart of U.S. national security decision-making and now the subject of an unprecedented federal raid.
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