John Bolton Indicted for Mishandling Classified Documents; Geraldo Rivera Reacts

John Bolton Indictment

• 🎯 John Bolton, former National Security Adviser under President Trump, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland.
• 📌 The indictment reportedly stems from the alleged improper handling of classified information, including national defense information classified as top secret.
• 🔍 Charges involve the storage of this classified information in his personal residence and on personal devices, with some data being printed and stored digitally.

Allegations and Context

• ⚠️ The investigation into Bolton's handling of documents reportedly continued under the Biden administration.
• 📧 The indictment also mentions a cyber actor believed to be associated with Iran hacking into Bolton's personal email account after he left government, gaining access to classified information.

Geraldo Rivera's Reaction

• 💬 Geraldo Rivera expressed skepticism about the charges, calling them "chump charges" and suggesting they "smack of revenge, retribution, pettiness."
• ⚖️ Rivera questioned whether these charges would have been brought if the individual was not a political figure associated with Trump, drawing parallels to indictments of Jim Comey and Leticia James.
• 🧠 He contrasted the indictment with President Trump's focus on grander issues like making IVF more affordable and potential peace talks in Ukraine, suggesting a disconnect.
• 🗣️ Rivera believes Trump is retaliating against Bolton for past actions and insults, describing it as a "New York" or "Queensy" move.