Former Trump NSA John Bolton Faces 18 Charges for Mishandling Classified Information: What You Need to Know

Oct 17, 2025 02:38 pm CST

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted on 18 charges related to sharing and keeping classified national defense information. The 76-year-old Trump administration official allegedly sent sensitive materials to family members without clearance and faces potential life imprisonment if convicted. Bolton claims the charges are politically motivated by former President Trump.