FBI Searches Former Trump Adviser Bolton's Maryland Home

The FBI conducted a court-authorized search of John Bolton's Maryland home as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents. Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump's national security adviser from 2018 to 2019, has been a vocal critic of Trump and faced prior scrutiny over his 2020 memoir, which the administration alleged contained classified information. FBI Director Kash Patel, who has labeled Bolton part of an 'executive deep state,' emphasized that "no one is above the law" in a social media post about the raid. The search has raised concerns about possible politically motivated targeting, as Bolton's security clearance and protection were revoked earlier this year by President Trump. Bolton has not been charged and is reportedly cooperating with authorities, while the Department of Justice has yet to release an official statement. This event fits into broader tensions within the Trump administration regarding perceived political adversaries and classified material investigations.