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FBI Searches John Bolton’s Home and D.C. Office in Court‑Authorized Classified Records Probe

The court‑approved action revives scrutiny of alleged classified disclosures linked to his 2020 memoir following a DOJ inquiry that ended in 2021.

FILE - National security adviser John Bolton talks to reporters about Venezuela, outside the White House, May 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci File)
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FILE - Then National security adviser John Bolton speaks to media at the White HouseJuly 31, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster File)

Overview

  • Agents began the Bethesda search around 7 a.m. and later removed bags and boxes from his Washington office, according to reporters on scene.
  • The FBI said it was conducting court‑authorized activity as multiple outlets reported the inquiry focuses on whether Bolton illegally shared or possessed classified material.
  • Bolton was not detained or charged, and he was seen speaking with FBI personnel at his office after the residential search.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel posted "NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission" as the operation unfolded, a message echoed by senior administration officials.
  • Bolton’s memoir previously drew a DOJ investigation that was closed in 2021, and this year the administration revoked his security clearance and Secret Service protection, intensifying questions over law‑enforcement impartiality.