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Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Documents Case

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, pleaded guilty to retaining national defense information. Bolton held the position during Trump's first term.

07/21/2026 · Moore County edition

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John Bolton, former National Security Adviser during the Trump administration's first term, pleaded guilty to one charge. He admitted to retaining national defense information. Bolton made the plea regarding the documents he held from his time in the role.

After entering his plea, Bolton stated, "And I am sorry for it."

The charge pertains to Bolton's tenure as National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump.

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