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FBI Raids John Bolton's Home Amid Security Investigation

9/4/2025

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The FBI raided John Bolton's home on August 22, seizing three computers, two iPhones, and documents labeled "Trump."
Bolton faces investigation for allegedly mishandling national security files, potentially leading to 25 years in prison.
The investigation was paused during the Biden administration and reopened by FBI Director Kash Patel in February 2025.
Bolton has criticized Trump's foreign policy since his 2019 firing, while Trump has disparaged Bolton publicly.
The raid raises questions about political motivations for the investigation's previous suspension.

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The FBI raided John Bolton's home on August 22, seizing three computers, two iPhones, and documents labeled "Trump."
Bolton faces investigation for allegedly mishandling national security files, potentially leading to 25 years in prison.
The investigation was paused during the Biden administration and reopened by FBI Director Kash Patel in February 2025.
Bolton has criticized Trump's foreign policy since his 2019 firing, while Trump has disparaged Bolton publicly.
The raid raises questions about political motivations for the investigation's previous suspension.