John Bolton to Plead Guilty Over Classified Documents

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, is reportedly set to plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents. Bolton, now a vocal critic of Trump, faces a fine exceeding $2 million and will appear in court on June 26.

John Bolton, once a top official in the Trump administration and now a notable critic, is expected to plead guilty over charges of mishandling classified documents.

The former national security adviser is accused of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents, with CNN citing multiple sources confirming his intention to plead guilty. Bolton has also agreed to a significant fine exceeding $2 million.

Previously denying the charges during his initial arraignment in October 2025, court records show Bolton is set to make a new plea on June 26. The documents do not specify his upcoming plea.