Morning Joe Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted by a federal grand jury
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Oct 17, 2025 David Ignatius, a Washington Post columnist, discusses the implications of John Bolton's indictment and its ties to U.S. foreign policy regarding Trump and Putin. Nicole Foy, a ProPublica reporter, reveals shocking statistics about nearly 200 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, detailing harsh encounters during enforcement sweeps. The panel debates whether Bolton's case is a matter of national security or political vendetta and analyzes public opinion on aggressive immigration tactics. Engage in their insightful exchange on pressing political issues.
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Bolton Indicted Over Classified Diary Material
- John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts for retaining and sharing national defense information after serving as national security advisor.
- Prosecutors allege he sent diary-like classified material to family members via unclassified channels, creating security risks.
Prosecution Involves Career Prosecutors And Hacking
- Ken Dilanian says this prosecution differs from Comey and Letitia James cases because career prosecutors pursued it and it involves evidence of national defense information being accessed by Iran.
- He reports at least one of Bolton's email accounts was hacked and Iranian actors obtained some material.
The Publication-Review Gray Area
- A core legal question is where to draw the line for officials who draft diaries and later write books that contain sensitive information.
- Publication review processes exist, but prosecutors here say Bolton ignored clearance suggestions and still transmitted sensitive material over unclassified systems.
