Federal Raid Targets Former National Security Advisor John Bolton
In a stunning escalation of a long-running investigation, federal agents conducted a predawn raid Friday on the Bethesda, Maryland home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton. The high-stakes operation began at 7 a.m., with FBI agents seizing boxes of material from both his residence and Washington, D.C. office.
At the heart of the case are allegations that Bolton transmitted classified documents to his wife and daughter shortly before his September 2019 dismissal from the Trump administration. Officials suggest the communications were deliberate and systematic, describing them as a serious breach of national security protocols.
The raid, ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel, marks the revival of a probe previously halted under the Biden administration. Patel posted cryptically on social media, declaring “NO ONE is above the law,” widely seen as referencing Bolton.
While Bolton remained out of sight during the eight-hour search, his wife was visibly distraught as agents entered their home. The case could carry severe legal consequences, testing the administration’s pledge to apply law enforcement evenly—regardless of politics.
