FBI Raids John Bolton Home Over Classified Documents

The FBI raided former National Security Adviser John Bolton's home and office in Maryland as part of a national security investigation into his alleged possession of classified documents, linked to his 2020 memoir, "The Room Where It Happened." Legal experts, including George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley and Fox News analyst Gregg Jarrett, warn that Bolton could face significant prison time, potentially ranging from five to twenty years, due to charges related to unauthorized possession of classified materials and possible obstruction of justice. The raid was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel, who emphasized that no one is above the law, and follows the Trump administration's decision to reopen a case previously dropped by the Biden Justice Department. Bolton's book, published without full government clearance, contained sensitive information that likely contributed to the investigation, with Jarrett noting that Bolton had previously been cautioned by a federal judge about national security risks. President Donald Trump distanced himself from the raid, claiming ignorance of the operation and criticizing Bolton's foreign policy stance. The case highlights ongoing tensions about the handling of classified information by former administration officials and the legal consequences they may face.