Former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s Bethesda, Maryland home was raided by federal agents on August 22, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged mishandling of classified information from his time in the Trump administration. The search warrant, executed by the FBI, targeted documents and electronic devices potentially containing sensitive national security materials that Bolton may have improperly retained after leaving office in 2019.
Raid Details
FBI agents arrived at Bolton’s upscale residence early in the morning, conducting a thorough search that lasted several hours and involved seizing computers, phones, and stacks of papers. The operation stemmed from a referral by the National Archives, which flagged potential violations after discovering undeclassified documents in Bolton’s possession during routine compliance checks. Witnesses reported a heavy law enforcement presence, including armored vehicles, to ensure the raid’s efficiency and prevent any interference, reflecting the high stakes of national security enforcement.
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Investigation Background
The probe originated in 2021 when intelligence officials reviewed Bolton’s 2020 memoir, “The Room Where It Happened,” which critics argued disclosed classified details without proper authorization, potentially compromising U.S. operations. Bolton, a staunch Trump critic who served as national security advisor from 2018 to 2019, has faced accusations of bypassing standard declassification procedures to advance his narrative against the former president. Federal prosecutors are examining whether Bolton’s actions constituted willful retention of secrets, with evidence suggesting he shared sensitive info with unauthorized parties, including book publishers, to undermine Trump’s legacy.
Bolton’s Response
Bolton dismissed the raid as politically motivated retribution from a weaponized Justice Department under Biden, vowing to fight the allegations in court and portraying himself as a patriot targeted for his outspoken criticism of administration policies. He claimed all materials were properly handled and that the search was an overreach to silence voices exposing government overreach.
