John Bolton indictment
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.
Trump's Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Indicted Amid Wave of Charges Against Presidential Critics
Oct 17, 2025 06:06 am CST
John Bolton becomes the third Trump critic to face criminal charges in recent weeks, joining New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey in what critics call politically motivated prosecutions. The 76-year-old former national security advisor, who published a critical book about Trump, was indicted by a federal grand jury following an investigation into his handling of classified information.