United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) brokers reportedly raided the Maryland dwelling of the previous US ambassador to the United Nations and former White Home nationwide safety advisor, John Bolton, early Friday morning.
This is part of a high-profile nationwide safety probe, ANI reported, citing the New York Put up.
A Trump administration official has reportedly confirmed that the raid was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
“NO ONE is above the regulation… @FBI brokers on mission,” FBI Director posted a thinly veiled message.
NO ONE is above the regulation… @FBI brokers on mission
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) August 22, 2025
It comes a day after Patel revealed former FBI Director James Comey had authorised leaks of categorized paperwork “whereas deceptive Congress” simply earlier than the 2016 elections. In keeping with ANI, the FBI Director additionally pledged to rid the federal authorities of corruption and expose cover-ups.
The previous US NSA has been at odds together with his previous boss since, recurrently showing on cable information criticising the President’s nationwide safety and international coverage.
FBI Raids On John Bolton
In keeping with the New York Put up, the FBI brokers busted into Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland, at 7 am. The probe is concentrated on Bolton’s dealing with of categorized info, significantly in relation to his 2020 memoir, “The Room The place it Occurred.”
US President Donald Trump had tried to dam this memoir as a result of allegations of unveiling nationwide secrets and techniques and breaching a non-disclosure settlement signed throughout his tenure.
Nevertheless, regardless of Trump’s efforts, the guide was revealed.
As per the New York Put up, Bolton’s first-term Justice Division opened an inquiry into the guide in September 2020.
Bolton On Trump’s Tariffs
“When Trump slapped tariffs on India for getting Russian oil, however not China, which additionally purchases Russia oil, it could have pushed India additional into the Beijing-Moscow axis. This lack of focus by the Trump Admin is an unforced error,” Bolton had posted in a publish on X.
Bolton On Trump’s Mediation Claims
The previous US NSA commented on Trump’s declare of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, attributing it to Trump’s tendency to take credit score for every thing.
“It is nothing private to India. That is Donald Trump, who takes credit score for every thing,” Bolton informed ANI.
“I believe he did have a name with Prime Minister Modi, and Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been additionally on the decision. I am positive different international locations may also be calling to see what they will do. It is typical of Trump as a result of he would soar in earlier than everybody else may take credit score. It could be irritating, most likely is irritating to many individuals, nevertheless it’s nothing in opposition to India, it is simply Trump being Trump,” Bolton had added.
Indian Armed Forces had launched Operation Sindoor on Could 7, to avenge the grotesque Pahalgam terror assault through which 26 individuals had been killed. The precision strikes focused terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Following this, the Pakistani Military launched an offensive in opposition to India, utilizing a swarm of drones and missile strikes. After a number of days of navy battle, each nations agreed to a ceasefire on Could 10.
(with ANI inputs)