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FBI Conducts Search at John Bolton's Residence in National Security Probe

FBI Conducts Search at John Bolton's Residence in National Security Probe

Politics | 8/22/2025

The FBI recently carried out a court-approved search at the residence of John Bolton in connection with a national security probe regarding potential unauthorized disclosure of classified information in his 2020 publication. Sources familiar with the situation confirmed the investigative action.

The search at Bolton’s home is believed to be linked to concerns over the handling of classified material in his book. The former National Security Advisor under the Trump administration has been under scrutiny regarding the contents of his published work for potential breaches of classified information protocols.

In response to the search, a White House official stated, “President Trump has made it clear that he had no involvement in, or knowledge of, the search at Mr. Bolton’s residence.” This assertion aligns with Trump’s public statements distancing himself from any association with the investigative measures taken at Bolton’s home.

Bolton, a prominent figure in national security circles, has faced criticism over the handling of sensitive information in his book. The FBI’s search at his home marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into potential breaches of classified information protocols within the context of Bolton’s published work.

As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on determining whether there were any unauthorized disclosures of classified information in Bolton’s book, underscoring the gravity of national security considerations at stake in such cases. Further details regarding the search and its implications are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.