The FBI carried out a court-approved search at the Virginia home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton as part of a national security probe, CNN reported.
Agents were seen entering the residence and bringing in bags, though it is unclear what they sought. Bolton, who was fired by President Donald Trump in 2019, said he was unaware of the search and is seeking details.
Patel’s FBI raids John Bolton’s home in high-profile national security probe https://t.co/Mthavk4heL pic.twitter.com/GpZSjJcOGE
— New York Post (@nypost) August 22, 2025
According to a source familiar with the investigation, the probe concerns the possible retention of classified material. Bolton previously faced scrutiny over his 2020 memoir, which the Justice Department under President Joe Biden declined to pursue. Trump has long targeted Bolton, calling him a “fired loser,” and revoked his Secret Service protection in January.
🚨 BREAKING: Federal agents are RIGHT NOW in John Bolton's home "going through things" following an early morning FBI RAID in the DC area over national security concerns.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 22, 2025
Yes. We did, indeed, vote for this.
This is Bolton's primary residence.
"This deals with classified… pic.twitter.com/PmIOAxTgtA
The search follows the administration’s broader campaign of retribution against Trump critics, including probes into former officials, prosecutors, and political rivals.
