UMVA has learned that former National Security Advisor John Bolton is set to plead guilty to charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, a development that has sparked a strong reaction from President Trump.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Bolton was charged with allegedly sending "highly sensitive" classified materials to family members from a private, unsecured email server while working at the White House during the first Trump administration. He also used classified documents to write his book titled "The Room Where It Happened."
The FBI raided Bolton's home last summer, discovering classified emails and leading to his eventual guilty plea. President Trump, who had a tumultuous relationship with Bolton, seized on the opportunity to criticize his former advisor, calling him "a bad guy" and "a dirty guy."
"I was never much of a fan of John Bolton," Trump said. "I never thought he was a smart person, and he was a radical right in terms of war, not in terms of other things. He always wanted to kill people in war, and that was okay for me, as long as I didn't listen to him, which I never did."
Trump described the successful conviction as "a great honor," adding that he helped "from the standpoint of encouragement." He claimed to have used Bolton "for a purpose," but made it clear that he did not trust him.
Bolton's guilty plea comes with significant consequences, including 60 days in jail and $2.25 million in fines. The case has raised serious questions about the handling of classified information and the accountability of high-ranking officials.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump's reaction to Bolton's guilty plea is being seen as a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of the former administration's handling of classified information.
The guilty plea marks a stunning downfall for Bolton, who was once a key player in the Trump administration. His actions have sparked concerns about the security of sensitive information and the judgment of those entrusted with it.
