A major political storm could be brewing in Washington once again, as reports suggest that former National Security Advisor John Bolton might soon face federal charges.
The development adds another explosive chapter to the ongoing feud between Bolton and his former boss, Donald Trump.
Grand Jury Indictment Reportedly in Motion
According to reports from Reuters, the Justice Department under President Trump is expected to ask a grand jury to indict Bolton on Thursday.
If that happens, it would mark a dramatic twist in the long-running tension between the two men — and potentially make Bolton one of the highest-profile figures yet to face prosecution under Trump’s administration.
FBI Raids Target Bolton’s Offices and Home
The news follows an FBI operation just two months earlier, when agents raided both Bolton’s Washington, D.C. office and his suburban Maryland home.
Investigators were reportedly searching for evidence of violations under the Espionage Act — a century-old law that prohibits the possession or sharing of classified national security information without authorization.
Classified Documents Reportedly Found
Court records that were later unsealed revealed that agents discovered documents marked “confidential” at Bolton’s D.C. office.
Some of those papers reportedly contained references to weapons of mass destruction — a discovery that immediately heightened the seriousness of the investigation.
At his Maryland home, FBI agents seized two cell phones, a binder labeled “Statements and Reflections to Allied Strikes,” and several folders marked “Trump I-IV.”
These materials are now at the center of the inquiry into whether Bolton mishandled classified information.
Mysterious Email Breach Raises More Questions
Court filings also disclosed that a foreign entity had gained access to Bolton’s email account.
However, most details about the breach — including who was behind it and what data was compromised — were redacted from the public record, leaving plenty of unanswered questions about the potential international dimension of the case.
Trump’s Longstanding Feud with Bolton
The tension between Trump and Bolton has been no secret.
Since leaving the White House in 2019, Bolton has become one of Trump’s most outspoken critics — especially after publishing his explosive memoir, “The Room Where It Happened.”
Trump, for his part, made it clear that Bolton was firmly in his crosshairs.
Within a day of taking office again, Trump reportedly ordered the Secret Service protection assigned to Bolton to be withdrawn — a move widely viewed as political retaliation.
A Shared Threat from Abroad
Ironically, both men have also been targets themselves.
Bolton and Trump were reportedly on Iran’s assassination list following the January 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani.
Despite their bitter political divide, that shared threat once connected the two figures in a rare moment of common vulnerability.
What Comes Next
For now, the Justice Department’s next steps remain to be seen.
If the grand jury does return an indictment, Bolton could face serious federal charges related to the handling of national security materials.
As the legal and political implications unfold, this story is expected to evolve rapidly — and Washington will be watching every move closely.