Overview

• Agents executed a warrant at Bolton’s Bethesda residence early Friday, and no arrests or charges were announced.
• U.S. media report the investigation focuses on whether Bolton shared or illegally retained classified documents from his government service.
• FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that no one is above the law without naming Bolton, and a New York Post report claiming he ordered the probe remains unverified.
• Several outlets report a second search took place at Bolton’s office.
• President Donald Trump said he was not briefed on the search and criticized Bolton, and the operation has renewed concerns about politicized use of law enforcement.