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Why did the FBI raid John Bolton?

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The FBI raided John Bolton's home and office as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, particularly allegations that he included such information in his 2020 memoir. The search was court-authorized, and authorities obtained a federal search warrant based on probable cause.

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FBI raids former Trump adviser John Bolton's home, D.C. office

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  • FBI agents searched John Bolton's Maryland home and Washington office for nearly eight hours.
  • The investigation relates to Bolton's handling of classified documents, particularly in his 2020 memoir. 10s
  • A previous inquiry into Bolton's actions was dropped, but a judge criticized his risk to national security. 22s
  • Kash Patel led the operation, stating that no one is above the law. 1m 27s
  • National Guard troops in Washington will soon patrol with service-issued weapons, according to the defense secretary. 2m 29s
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FBI raids former Trump adviser John Bolton's home, D.C. office
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CBS America
4 hours ago
FBI raids former Trump adviser John Bolton's home, D.C. office

The raid is related to Bolton's handling of classified documents and allegations that he included such information in his 2020 memoir.

FBI raids John Bolton's home, office
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CBS News
12 hours ago
FBI raids John Bolton's home, office

Officials say the raid is part of a probe into Bolton's handling of classified information, including material used in a book he published after leaving the White House.

FBI conducts search at John Bolton’s home
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CNN
14 hours ago
FBI conducts search at John Bolton’s home

The FBI conducted a court-authorized search at Bolton's home; authorities obtained a federal search warrant, indicating a judge found probable cause that evidence of a crime may be present.

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