Read the 18-count John Bolton indictment

Former Trump administration National Security Advisor John Bolton was charged Thursday by the Justice Department with illegally storing and transmitting classified information.

Published: October 16, 2025 5:39pm

Former Trump administration National Security Advisor John Bolton was charged Thursday by the Justice Department with illegally storing and transmitting classified information. See the 26-page indictment below.

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