Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Retention of Sensitive National Security Information In a significant development, John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to charges of unlawfully retaining sensitive national security information. Bolton's guilty plea, which includes a $2.25 million fine, marks a rare instance of a high-ranking government official being held accountable for mishandling classified information. As national security adviser, Bolton had access to the most sensitive national defense information, including classified material, and was responsible for safeguarding it. His guilty plea raises questions about the handling of classified information within the Trump administration and the consequences of such actions.
Bolton pleads guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fineFormer Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guiltySign up for the Breaking News US emailHayes went on:As national security adviser to the president of the United States, Mr Bolton had access to and was responsible for safeguarding the most sensitive national defense information, including classified material.Mr Bolton knew how to handle classified information, where it should be stored, how it should be stored, and with whom he could share that information. Continue reading...
