The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 8th, 2025: REVEALED: What FBI Agents Took From John Bolton's Home & Trump Hostage Protection Order
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Sep 8, 2025 In a revealing discussion, newly unsealed court records detail what the FBI took from John Bolton's home. The conversation also highlights a new executive order aimed at punishing countries that wrongfully detain U.S. citizens, specifically targeting adversaries like China and Iran. Additionally, the implications of this policy for American nationals overseas are explored, alongside the political fallout from Bolton's critiques of the Trump administration. Tune in for an insightful look at these pressing issues!
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Inventory Reveals Extensive Seizure
- Newly unsealed inventory lists what FBI agents seized from John Bolton's home and office, including electronics and labeled documents.
- The items suggest Bolton kept a detailed paper trail from his time in government relevant to possible mishandling of national defense information.
Legal Stakes And Espionage Act Context
- The seizure ties to potential violations of statutes about retaining national defense information under the Espionage Act.
- That law can carry penalties up to 25 years if charges are brought, though Bolton hasn't been charged yet.
Investigation's Political Backdrop
- Reporting suggests the investigation was shelved under the Biden administration and later reopened when the current FBI director reviewed the file.
- Bolton has publicly criticized Trump since the raid, remaining active on social media and in op-eds.