The FBI searched John Bolton's home and office amid comparisons to the Mar-a-Lago search, raising concerns about political intimidation. The raid is framed as a probe for classified documents despite no public request for Bolton's materials and contrasts with Trump's proven document retention. Media outlets repeated administration claims that the action furthered a legitimate investigation. The operation appears designed to warn critics and potential whistleblowers within Trump's circle. The tactic risks provoking greater defiance from outspoken figures like Bolton, who has a history of candid, uncompromising commentary on foreign policy and national security.
Despite their fervent equation of this with the search at Mar-a-Lago, it is significant that Trump had obfuscated for months about documents he was proven to hold, while no one had requested any such material from former National Security Advisor Bolton. Shamelessly, much of the stenographic media straight-facedly parroted the administration's risible claim that this search was to further a legitimate investigation. Only the most gullible of MAGA supporters believe this is anything but a gratuitous display of power.
The move is meant to intimidate Bolton and send a warning to anyone in the Trump Clown Tent who is having second thoughts and considering blowing the whistle. Is there an Incitatus (Roman Emperor Caligula's horse that he appointed as Consul) waiting in the stable of Trump nominees? We should be told. Equally, only the most short-sighted of MAGA officials could think this will cow Bolton rather than spur him into even more vociferous thoughtcrime.
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