Former Trump Advisor’s Home Raided in Dawn Operation Over Classified Documents Scandal
In a dramatic twist that has shaken Washington’s security circles, federal agents carried out a predawn raid on the Bethesda home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton, marking a major escalation in a years-long probe. Once among the nation’s most powerful officials, Bolton now faces allegations that could define his legacy.
The Raid
At 7:00 a.m. Friday, more than a dozen FBI agents searched Bolton’s residence for hours while media gathered outside. Agents also combed through his downtown D.C. office, suggesting the investigation reaches beyond personal files. Bolton was present but remained out of sight.
The Allegations
Investigators accuse Bolton of sending highly classified documents to his wife and daughter using his government account shortly before his 2019 dismissal. Officials describe this as theft of sensitive intelligence, potentially compromising U.S. sources and strategies.
Kash Patel’s Role
FBI Director Kash Patel, a former Trump aide, revived the case, arguing it had been shelved for political reasons. His cryptic post on X—“NO ONE is above the law”—was widely seen as referring to Bolton. The move contrasts with the Biden administration, which halted the probe.
Family Under Pressure
Bolton’s wife, Gretchen, was visibly shaken during the raid, caught on camera in tense exchanges with agents. Whether she and their daughter knowingly participated or were unwitting recipients of the documents remains unclear.
Trump’s Reaction
Trump compared Bolton’s raid to the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, expressing sympathy but also ridiculing Bolton as a “lowlife” and opportunist who saves his attacks for TV.
Fall From Grace
From trusted advisor to outspoken critic, Bolton’s shift has been dramatic. Once central to national security decisions, he is now under federal investigation—one of Washington’s sharpest reversals of fortune.
