Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Info Charge

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton just took a surprising turn in his legal battle—pleading guilty to one count of mishandling classified info, a move that could spare him jail time but leaves the final sentence up to the judge. Originally charged with 18 counts in October 2025, Bolton’s plea deal caps potential prison at five years and fines at $2.25 million, though he can still withdraw his plea if the judge imposes harsher penalties. The probe began before Trump’s 2025 return, with FBI raids on Bolton’s home and office—despite his critical Trump memoir and departure from the administration in 2019, Bolton chose to settle rather than go to trial. 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/9e07b1e3a5654054