The Bolton Case Is Not Like the Others
Trump wanted these charges, but that doesn’t make them baseless.
TL;DR
- John Bolton faces an 18-count criminal indictment for allegedly sharing classified information to assist in writing his book.
- Prosecutors allege Bolton shared over 1,000 pages of classified material with two relatives via a group chat.
- The indictment relies on Bolton's own texts and statements, including descriptions of his work and intentions to document his experience.
- The case is presented as distinct from prior, weaker prosecutions of Donald Trump's perceived enemies.
- Bolton allegedly transitioned from 'diary writing' to 'bookwriting' shortly after leaving his White House position, communicating with a publisher.
- The indictment details instances of Bolton sharing documents during significant foreign policy events involving Russia, Iran, and North Korea.