FBI Searches Former Trump Adviser John Bolton’s Home and Office in Classified Records Probe
FBI Searches Former Trump Adviser John Bolton’s Home and Office in Classified Records Probe
Federal agents executed court-authorized searches on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Maryland residence and Washington, D.C., office of John Bolton, former National Security Adviser to Donald Trump. The FBI operation is reportedly connected to allegations that Bolton is in possession of classified records.
Sources familiar with the investigation, as reported by ABC News, indicate that federal agents were seen at Bolton’s home for over an hour, with local police briefly blocking access to his street. It remains unclear what, if anything, was removed from the properties.
FBI Director Kash Patel commented on social media, stating, “NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission,” a sentiment echoed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who added, “America’s safety isn’t negotiable. Justice will be pursued. Always.”
President Donald Trump, when questioned about the raid on Friday morning, stated he was unaware of the FBI’s actions but expected to receive updates from the Department of Justice. He emphasized his desire to remain out of the details, noting, “You have to do what you have to do. I don’t want to know about it.”
The search warrants for both locations were approved by federal magistrate judges, requiring investigators to demonstrate probable cause of a federal law violation. However, authorities stress that the execution of a search warrant does not equate to a determination that a crime has been committed. This is a developing story.
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