John Bolton, the former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has appeared in federal court to surrender to authorities following charges related to the mishandling of classified information. The 18-count indictment alleges that Bolton improperly shared or retained sensitive materials, some of which were classified as top secret. Bolton, who served during Trump’s first term, left the White House amid controversy and has since emerged as one of the president’s most outspoken critics. This indictment marks Bolton as the third political opponent of the US president to face legal charges in recent weeks. Prosecutors claim that Bolton used personal messaging apps and email to unlawfully transmit classified information, which reportedly included intelligence on future attacks, foreign adversaries, and foreign-policy relations. In response, Bolton has vowed to defend his ‘lawful conduct’ and accused the Justice Department of being weaponized to target Trump’s perceived enemies. He stated, ‘I have become the latest target in distorting facts and charging individuals with previously declined allegations.’
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents
