Federal agents are conducting a search of John Bolton's home in Bethesda as part of an investigation into handling of classified documents, according to an unnamed source. A journalist reported seeing FBI agents enter the residence, and reporting indicates the inquiry relates to whether Bolton illegally shared or possessed classified information. Bolton has not been detained or charged. Reports say the search was ordered by FBI director Kash Patel, who posted that agents were "on mission." Patel is a Trump appointee and is described as a close ally, while critics question his experience and prior statements. Bolton is a former national security adviser turned critic of Trump and his policies, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
The FBI is searching Bolton's home as part of an investigation into handling of classified documents, the source has said. A journalist affiliated with AFP news agency reported witnessing FBI agents entering Bolton's home in Bethesda, Maryland, located outside of Washington DC. The New York Times reported that the case was related to whether Bolton "illegally shared or possessed classified information." Bolton has not been detained or charged with any crime, the AP source said.
The mass circulation New York Post daily, which broke the story, said the search was ordered by FBI director Kash Patel. The FBI head posted on X Friday morning that FBI agents were "on mission." Patel was appointed by Trump shortly after taking office and is seen as a close ally of the president. However, his critics claim Patel lacks experience to lead the FBI, and point to his previous statements about going after Trump's political enemies.
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