FBI Raids Trump Ex-Adviser Bolton Maryland Home Amid Classified Probe

Former national security adviser John Bolton has accused President Donald Trump of running a 'retribution presidency' targeting perceived critics, a claim underscored by the FBI raid on Bolton's Maryland home related to a classified documents investigation. Bolton warned earlier in August that Trump was coming after him, referencing his inclusion on an 'enemies list' compiled by FBI Director Kash Patel, and noted prior actions such as the withdrawal of his Secret Service protection despite threats from Iran. Trump responded to the raid with a backhanded compliment, calling Bolton "not a smart guy" but potentially "a very unpatriotic guy," while acknowledging Bolton's intimidating effect on foreign countries during his tenure. Despite the raid, Bolton has not been charged or detained, and the investigation is reportedly focused on allegations of Bolton improperly retaining classified material. The dispute between Trump and Bolton has been long-standing, including a Trump administration lawsuit attempting to block the publication of Bolton's memoir, which was defended by his publisher as an effort to suppress unflattering information about Trump. Bolton's situation highlights the broader political firestorm surrounding Trump's approach to critics and the ongoing national security probes connected to his administration and associates.