FBI Raids Home and Office of Trump's Former National Security Adviser John Bolton

FBI Raids John Bolton's Properties

• FBI agents executed raids on the home and office of former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
• The raids occurred around 7:00 AM at Bolton's residence and a few hours later at his office.

Investigation Details

• Sources indicate the raids are related to potential storage of classified documents that officials believe Bolton should not have possessed.
• It is explicitly stated that John Bolton is not under arrest, not facing charges, and not in custody.

Official Communications and Advance Notice

• The Chairman and ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee were reportedly informed of the raids in advance.
• CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided FBI Director Cash Patel with limited advanced intelligence to secure a search warrant.
• A judge had to sign off on the search warrant for the raids to proceed.

Statements from Trump Administration Officials

• FBI Director Cash Patel posted on 'X' stating, "No one is above the law. FBI agents on a mission."
• Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote, "America's safety isn't negotiable. Justice will be pursued always."
• Patel's deputy, Dan Bonino, asserted that "public corruption will not be tolerated."

Lack of Comment from Bolton

• Multiple attempts to reach Ambassador Bolton through his attorney and directly via phone have been unsuccessful.
• Someone hung up when asked for comment from Bolton's office.
• It is speculated that Bolton may release a statement later, but the situation is still in its very early stages.