Former Trump Advisor John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Classified Document Charges
John Bolton, the former national security advisor to President Trump, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of possessing top secret documents at his home and sharing classified information. The charges stem from an investigation into the handling of classified materials following his departure from the administration in 2019.
Bolton’s case comes as the third instance in recent weeks where a Trump critic has faced criminal charges, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges faced by former administration officials. The Department of Justice has indicated that the case is part of a broader probe into the mishandling of secret documents by former government employees.
The decision to plead not guilty has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary legal stance and others as an attempt to avoid potential prosecution. The case continues to be closely watched as it could set important legal precedents for how former officials are handled in similar situations.