Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling sensitive documents

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 364

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump in his first term, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of mishandling classified information, the Department of Justice said in a news release Friday.

The plea resolves an 18-count indictment against Bolton, who lives in Bethesda, Maryland. He has agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty, the DOJ said. He could face up to five years in prison, according to the release.

During his stint …

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