National Security Division

John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing them with family members. He agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty and could face up to five years in prison. The Department of Justice emphasized that his actions jeopardized national security.

John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing them with family members lacking clearance. He agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty and could face up to five years in prison.

John Bolton, a national security adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information, agreeing to pay a $2.25 million penalty. He recorded sensitive information in a personal diary and shared it with family members not cleared for access. The Department of Justice stated this action jeopardized national security.