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FBI Raids Maryland Home of Former National Security Adviser John Bolton

The FBI conducted a raid on the Maryland residence of John Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser during his first term and has since become a prominent critic of Trump. Agents were seen entering Bolton’s home early Friday morning, around 7 a.m. ET, coinciding with a social media post from FBI Director Kash Patel, who stated, “NO ONE is above the law…@FBI agents on mission.”

The investigation reportedly concerns a previous inquiry initiated during Trump’s presidency into whether Bolton mishandled classified information. This latest action underscores the ongoing tensions within the political landscape, especially regarding law enforcement’s targeting of individuals perceived as opponents. While Patel’s post did not explicitly mention Bolton, the two have had a contentious history. Bolton appears in Patel’s recent book, The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy, including in an appendix that lists “Members of the Executive Branch Deep State.” The author also criticizes Bolton as an “arrogant control freak” and blames him for delaying Patel’s hiring during Trump’s administration.

Recently, Bolton has been vocal about Trump’s negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump responded to Bolton’s comments on Truth Social, calling him “really dumb.”

This is breaking news, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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