John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under former President Trump, pleaded guilty on June 26, 2026, to charges of illegally retaining classified information. Bolton reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors that may enable him to avoid serving a prison sentence.
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John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
John Bolton, former national security adviser, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information on June 26, 2026. He has entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors that could prevent him from facing prison time.
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