Vice President Vance Denies FBI Bolton Raid Retribution Claims

Vice President JD Vance has emphasized that the FBI's recent raid on former national security adviser John Bolton's residence is part of an ongoing investigation driven by legal considerations, not political retribution for Bolton's criticisms of President Trump. Vance stated the probe involves concerns about classified documents potentially stored at Bolton's home and rejected claims that Bolton is being targeted due to his outspoken opposition to the current administration. He criticized the Biden DOJ's approach to prosecutions as overly hasty and assured that any charges against Bolton would come only after careful and deliberate legal review. Bolton's security clearance and secret service protection have been revoked, but Vance maintained that these actions are related to the investigation, not political retaliation. The vice president reaffirmed that the Trump administration's DOJ is committed to letting the law guide prosecutorial decisions, even when politically controversial. The investigation remains in its early stages, with both Bolton's Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office having been searched by the FBI.