Former national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case

By Ryan Lucas,

Steve Inskeep

Published October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM EDT

John Bolton, who was President Trump's national security adviser before becoming a vocal critic, was indicted Thursday on charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.

Ryan Lucas

Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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