Victor Davis Hanson on the FBI Raid of John Bolton's Home
The Daily SignalAugust 26, 20252 min8,387 views
10 connections·11 entities in this video→The Bolton Book and Initial DOJ Concerns
- 📚 John Bolton, after being fired by Trump in 2019, wrote a memoir titled “The Room Where It Happened,” based on extensive notes he took.
- ⚠️ The Trump DOJ reportedly viewed Bolton's book as an attempt to influence the campaign season, potentially harming national security due to the use of classified information.
The FBI Raid on Bolton's Property
- 🔍 The FBI recently raided Bolton's home and office, seeking to retrieve notes used for his book and any improperly transferred classified information.
- ⚖️ A key point is that the FBI needed approval from two different federal judges to obtain warrants for the raid, suggesting a significant justification was presented.
Motivation: Revenge vs. Investigation
- 🤔 Many speculate the raid was a vengeful act against Bolton for his critical anti-Trump book and media appearances on left-wing networks.
- 💡 However, the requirement for judicial approval for the raid suggests the FBI may have had legitimate grounds beyond mere retribution, potentially related to allegations of Bolton transferring classified information.
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