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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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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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