The Justice Department has unveiled a list of items confiscated from the residence of John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor, during a raid conducted last month.
This disclosure was prompted by a request from multiple media organizations to the federal court in Maryland, which had sanctioned the FBI's search warrant.
According to Western Journal, the inventory of seized items includes typed documents organized into four folders labeled Trump I-IV. Additionally, agents collected two iPhones, three computers, a Seagate hard drive, and two USB drives.
Among the items taken was a white binder titled statements and reflections to allied strikes, as well as four boxes described by federal officials as containing printed daily activities. Notably, the documents released on Thursday were heavily redacted.
Fox News highlighted that during President Trump's first term, the FBI had initiated an investigation into Bolton's handling of classified documents. However, this inquiry was subsequently halted by the Biden administration.
The Justice Department argued that Boltons 2020 memoir, The Room Where It Happened, contained classified material and attempted to block it from being published, the outlet reported. Despite the ongoing criminal investigation by the Justice Department, Bolton has not been formally charged with any crime.
Law enforcement is actively reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses, as stated in the court filings made public on Thursday.
Bolton's tenure in the Trump administration spanned 2018 to 2019, ending in a notable rift between him and the President. Following the recent FBI raid, President Trump expressed his disdain for Bolton, stating, Im not a fan of John Bolton. Hes a real sort of a lowlife.
The President also clarified that he was unaware of the raid prior to its execution.
The unfolding situation raises questions about the implications of the seized materials and the potential legal ramifications for Bolton. As the investigation progresses, the focus remains on the Justice Department's next steps and the broader political context surrounding the case.
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