Well, folks, the FBI just turned up the heat on John Bolton, raiding his Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office in a move that’s got tongues wagging across the political spectrum.
Vice President JD Vance stepped into the fray on Friday, insisting that the search of former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s properties was not a political hit job, but part of a legitimate investigation tied to classified documents and other concerns, as Fox News reports.
Let’s rewind a bit — Bolton, who served under President Donald Trump during his first term, was fired by the man himself and has since become one of Trump’s loudest critics.
Bolton’s past sparks present scrutiny
Back in 2020, Bolton published a memoir, The Room Where It Happened, which the Justice Department under Trump argued contained sensitive material, even trying to halt its release.
A federal judge ultimately greenlit the book, allowing Bolton’s behind-the-scenes take on working with Trump to hit shelves, much to the administration’s chagrin.
Under the Biden administration, both a criminal probe and a civil lawsuit against Bolton over the memoir were dropped, with a senior U.S. official claiming the shutdown was “for political reasons.”
FBI raid stuns nation
Fast forward to Friday, and the FBI swooped in, searching Bolton’s Maryland residence while agents were spotted hauling boxes out of his D.C. office as Bolton himself lingered in the building’s lobby.
President Trump, catching the raid on TV that morning, remarked he wasn’t privy to the investigation’s details, keeping his distance from the unfolding drama.
Meanwhile, Bolton’s history of slamming Trump — especially over the handling of classified documents, which led to the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago and a federal indictment — adds a layer of irony to his current predicament.
Vance denies claims of vendetta
Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press just hours after the raid, Vance firmly denied any notion of retribution, saying, “No, not at all,” when asked if Bolton’s criticism of Trump fueled the search.
“And in fact, if we were trying to do that, we would just throw out prosecutions willy-nilly, like the Biden administration DOJ did,” Vance added, taking a sharp jab at the previous administration’s legal tactics.
“I’ll let the FBI speak to that,” Vance continued, noting that while classified documents are a factor, there’s a “broad concern” about Bolton that’s under review. Turns out, actions might just have consequences, even for vocal critics.
Looking ahead to what’s next
Vance emphasized a commitment to due process, stating, “If there’s no crime here, we’re not going to prosecute it.” That’s a refreshing stance in an era where political score-settling often overshadows justice.
“But again, our focus here is on, did he break the law?” Vance reiterated, underscoring that the investigation aims to determine if Bolton committed any offenses against the American people. It’s a pointed reminder that no one is above scrutiny, regardless of their past role or current opinions.
While Bolton has repeatedly criticized Trump’s competence and character, the current investigation seems poised to cut through the noise, focusing squarely on legal accountability. Let’s hope the process stays grounded in facts, not feuds.
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Author: Mae Slater
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