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John Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case

3 sources4 storiesFirst seen 6/4/2026Score42Mixed Progress
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President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, is planning to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

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CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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Two sources familiar with the matter say former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton - a fierce Trump critic - will now plead guilty to one count of unlawfully retaining national security information.

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NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

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**Summary:** John Bolton, a former national security advisor under President Donald Trump, is set to plead guilty to mishandling classified documents charges. **Why It Matters:** This development highlights the potential consequences of failing to properly handle sensitive information and underscores the importance of adherence to legal protocols in government positions.

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