Trump Calls John Bolton a 'Bad Guy' Amidst Indictment Over Classified Documents

John Bolton Indicted on Federal Charges

• 📌 Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted on 18 federal counts related to the improper handling of classified materials.
• ⚠️ Prosecutors allege Bolton shared over a thousand pages of classified information, including intel on future attacks and foreign missile launches, with unauthorized individuals.
• ⚖️ The charges include eight counts of transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of retention of national defense information.

Bolton Maintains Innocence

• 🛡️ In a statement, Bolton asserted his innocence, stating he would never compromise America's foreign policy and national security goals.
• 🎯 He suggested the charges are part of an effort by Trump to intimidate opponents, rather than solely concerning his diaries.

Trump's Reaction to the Indictment

• 🗣️ When asked about Bolton's indictment, President Trump stated he was unaware of the specifics but called Bolton a "bad guy."
• 🤷 Trump remarked, "It's too bad. But the way it goes against him, that's the way it goes."
• 🚫 He confirmed he had not reviewed the case against Bolton.

Background of the Investigation

• 🔍 The indictment follows an FBI raid on Bolton's Maryland home in August, which was linked to the probe into his alleged mishandling of documents.