Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to the illegal retention of classified documents. He faces potential prison time and significant fines for mishandling sensitive national defense information.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny regarding the handling of classified materials by high-level government officials.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Max Matza Getty Images John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book.
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