Trump Reacts to FBI Raid on John Bolton's Home and Office

FBI Raids John Bolton's Properties

• FBI agents conducted authorized activity related to classified documents at the home and office of former national security adviser John Bolton.
• The FBI searched Bolton's home in Maryland around 7:00 a.m. and also a political action committee he founded, known as John Bolton Pack.

Trump's Public Reaction to the Raid

• President Trump stated he saw the raid on television and is "not a fan" of John Bolton, calling him a "low life."
• Trump recalled Bolton's past actions, suggesting he "wants to always kill people" and was "very bad at what he does."
• He also commented that Bolton is often quiet unless he can "say something bad about Trump."

Potential Motives and Retaliation

• Sources indicate the investigation is centered around the handling of classified documents, potentially related to Bolton's 2020 book, "The Room Where It Happened."
• The book reportedly contained classified information concerning intelligence and how it was handled during the first Trump administration.
• The DOJ previously sued to stop the book's publication, but a judge did not halt it, and Bolton was never charged.
• The current search suggests a reopening of that investigation.
• Some speculate the raid could be seen as retaliation against Bolton for his vocal criticism of President Trump.
• This incident is highlighted as a high-profile example of FBI searches targeting individuals critical of Trump, following a pattern of DOJ investigations into those who have opposed him.