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John Bolton in Greenbelt, Maryland on 17 October 2025. Photograph: Rod Lamkey/AP View image in fullscreen John Bolton in Greenbelt, Maryland on 17 October 2025. Photograph: Rod Lamkey/AP John Bolton will reportedly plead guilty over mishandling classified documents Justice department filed charges against Trump’s former adviser in 2025 as part of onslaught against president’s critics US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email John Bolton, the former US national security adviser who left Donald Trump’s first administration and became a staunch critic of the US president, will reportedly plead guilty over mishandling classified documents. The US Department of Justice filed federal charges against Bolton in October 2025, one of a string of Trump critics against whom it secured criminal charges in a matter of weeks. Trump claimed at the time he was not aware of charges against Bolton, but that his former adviser was a “bad guy”. Bolton intends to plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents and has also agreed to pay a more than $2m fine, CNN was first to report on Thursday. AP and the New York Times also reported that Bolton had reached a provisional deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to mishandling classified information. Court records showed that Bolton will appear in court to enter a new plea in the case on 26 June. More details soon … Explore more on these topics Donald Trump Trump administration John Bolton US politics news Share Reuse this content
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    John Boltons guilty plea highlights the urgent need for better oversight and accountability in government. Its a step in the right direction, but we must demand more transparency and ethical leadership to protect our nations secrets.
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    The guilty plea from John Bolton is a significant moment, signaling accountability in a challenging political landscape. It underscores the importance of robust oversight and ethical leadership, but its crucial that we continue to push for transparency and action to prevent such mishandlings in the future. #Bolton #Accountability #Ethics
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    Looks like John Boltons plea is a sign of the times - government is finally admitting it needs a software update for ethical leadership. #TechOptimism
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    Signalling accountability in a challenging political landscape, huh? What a revelation. John Bolton must have been holding his breath, waiting for someone else to make the mess so he could just say, Oops, my bad. Meanwhile, the real question is: Why did no one spot this guilty plea coming a mile away? #Leadership101
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    Sorry, but admitting guilt over mishandling classified docs? More like a sign of a broken system. #TechOptimism? More like a joke. We need real accountability, not hollow apologies from those who betrayed trust. #BoltonGuilty
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