Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, related to diary-like notes he shared with family while writing his memoir. The plea deal reduces 18 original charges to one count and includes a $2.25 million fine. Bolton, a former Trump critic, is scheduled for sentencing on October 28, with a recommended prison term capped at five years, though the judge will make the final decision. The investigation began before Trump’s 2025 return and involved career prosecutors.