John Bolton Indicted: Former Trump National Security Adviser Faces Charges
John Bolton, the former National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, has been indicted on serious charges. The indictment details his practice of maintaining meticulous notes about his meetings and briefings while in the Trump administration.
Details of the Indictment Against John Bolton
According to prosecutors, Bolton documented his daily activities in detail. He would often send these notes to two individuals identified in the indictment, believed to be his wife and daughter.
Note-Taking Practices
The indictment highlights Bolton’s habit of using yellow notepads to jot down his notes. He allegedly wrote these notes during his time at the White House and other secure locations.
- Notes typically described the secure environment where classified information was discussed.
- Bolton would later rewrite these notes into a digital format on an electronic device.
Content and Purpose of the Notes
The information in his notes often included sensitive intelligence. For example, Bolton might begin descriptions with phrases like, “the intel briefer said…” or “while in the Situation Room, I learned that…”.
- He referred to two unnamed individuals as his “editors” when sending notes.
- One message included “None of which we talk about!!!” prompting a response of “Shhhhh.”
The indictment specifies that Bolton aimed to create a group chat for the future sharing of his notes. He stressed the purpose as “For Diary in the future!!!” This practice raises significant security concerns regarding the handling of classified information.
The indictment against John Bolton underlines the serious nature of the allegations he faces as a result of his tenure in a high-level government position. The outcome of this case may have far-reaching implications for national security protocols.
