Trump critic John Bolton to plead guilty in documents case
Key takeaways
- Donald Trump's former national security adviser-turned critic is accused of mishandling classified documents while he wrote an unflattering memoir about Trump's first term.
- Bolton, who has turned into an outspoken critic of Trump, could face a $2.2 million fine but avoid prison time under a deal with the US Justice Department, the Associated Press and CNN reported.
- In August 2025, federal agents raided Bolton's home and office and a criminal case was filed in October that year.
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Donald Trump's former national security adviser-turned critic is accused of mishandling classified documents while he wrote an unflattering memoir about Trump's first term.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Erj KThe charges filed in October relate to an unflattering White House memoir penned by Bolton Image: Leah Millis/REUTERSAdvertisement John Bolton, US national security adviser during President Donald Trump's first term, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information, according to US media reports.
Bolton, who has turned into an outspoken critic of Trump, could face a $2.2 million fine but avoid prison time under a deal with the US Justice Department, the Associated Press and CNN reported.