"Bolton's Crisis": Leaked Emails to "Hostile State" Reignite Investigation

The investigation into former U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton, has resurfaced after U.S. intelligence obtained his private emails from a foreign intelligence service of a "hostile state." This development has reignited the probe against Bolton, which had previously gained significant momentum during the administration of former President Joe Biden.

Details of the New Investigation and Raids

According to the New York Times, the investigation into Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor in the administration of former President Donald Trump, focuses on his alleged mishandling of classified information. Sources indicate that the U.S. obtained data from a foreign intelligence service, including sensitive emails that Bolton apparently sent to close associates via an unclassified system during his time in the Trump administration. These emails contain information seemingly taken from classified documents he had access to.

This investigation returned to the spotlight last week when federal agents raided Bolton's home in Maryland and his office in Washington. While these raids have raised questions about Trump's potential use of the Department of Justice and the FBI to punish his opponents, the details of the new case present a more complex chain of events.

Content of the Emails and Bolton's Memoir

It is believed that Bolton sent these emails to associates who were helping him gather material for his 2020 memoir, "The Room Where It Happened." Sources suggest that the intercepted emails contained information that Bolton did not include in his book. This could indicate that he was informed the information remained classified during initial reviews of his manuscript, or that he ultimately decided to omit it due to its sensitivity or importance.

As of now, no charges have been filed against Bolton. A primary reason for the searches was to verify whether Bolton was in possession of materials that matched or corroborated the information obtained by foreign intelligence services. If proven, this would confirm the authenticity of the leaked emails.

Suspicions about the "Hostile State" and Bolton's Protection

The identity of the country that intercepted Bolton's private emails has not been revealed, but the New York Times notes that Iran, Russia, and China all had a significant interest in his communications while he was National Security Advisor.

Notably, Bolton had a security detail to protect him from potential Iranian retaliation, particularly for his role in helping Trump kill a high-ranking Iranian commander. However, Trump abruptly ended this protection the day after his second inauguration, raising many questions about the true reasons behind the decision.