Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-1800
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information related to notes he compiled for a book, having initially faced 18 counts.
John Bolton, who previously served as National Security Adviser to Donald Trump, has entered a guilty plea for mishandling classified security information. The charge relates to notes he compiled for a book. Bolton, a vocal critic of the former US president, was initially indicted on 18 counts concerning the improper retention of classified material and had previously pleaded not guilty. On Friday, he admitted guilt to a single charge of illegal retention.
Sources: BBC News