Federal investigators have reportedly renewed their scrutiny of John Bolton, the former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, over his handling of classified information.

According to individuals familiar with the matter, FBI agents recently conducted a search at Bolton’s residence in Bethesda, Maryland, early Friday morning. The operation was connected to concerns dating back to 2020, when the Justice Department questioned whether Bolton’s memoir, The Room Where It Happened, revealed sensitive national security details.

Background of the Dispute
The controversy around Bolton’s book began when the Trump administration sought to block its publication, arguing that the manuscript contained classified intelligence. Bolton denied the allegations, insisting that he had worked through the proper review process. Although the DOJ opened an inquiry at the time, the case stalled during the Biden administration and no charges were filed.

The renewed focus suggests federal officials are reassessing whether Bolton complied with disclosure rules and nondisclosure agreements signed during his service in the White House. Read more below