Bolton Pleads Guilty to Document Charges

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

John Bolton, ex-Trump national security advisor, pleads guilty to one charge of mishandling classified docs, admitting fault and expressing remorse — a stark turn from his original 18-count indictment. Facing a $2.25 million fine and loss of federal pension, his sentencing looms for October 28. The leaked secrets, shared via personal email and apps during his 2018-19 tenure, allegedly reached his family and even his controversial Trump book. Complicating matters: his email was hacked by an Iranian-linked actor post-resignation — a breach he reported but failed to disclose contained top-secret…