Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Diary Breach

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor under Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified info, agreeing to pay $2.25 million and risking up to five years in prison. The case stems from his habit of recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing them with family members lacking security clearance — a breach officials say endangered national security and sent a clear message to other officials. Bolton’s team argues this was a mistake, not comparable to Trump’s alleged document mishandling and obstruction. Despite being a vocal Trump critic since leaving office, Bolton’s legal move underscores the serious consequences for mishandling top-secret material — even for those who’ve publicly opposed the president. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eecd382f8236f0c7