The Room Where It Happened
John Bolton: From Trump's National Security Advisor to Outspoken Critic Facing Legal Challenges
Oct 18, 2025 04:30 pm CST
This article examines John Bolton's dramatic transformation from Donald Trump's national security advisor to one of his fiercest critics. It covers Bolton's extensive diplomatic career, his brief tenure in the Trump administration, and the subsequent fallout including his critical memoir and recent indictment on charges related to classified information handling, highlighting the complex relationship between these two powerful political figures.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information
Oct 18, 2025 12:00 am CST
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges of sharing classified information with family members and storing top secret documents at his home. The case, which unfolds amid accusations of political targeting, involves allegations that Bolton shared sensitive information through personal emails that were later compromised by suspected Iranian hackers. Bolton's defense claims the materials were merely personal diaries containing unclassified information.