John Bolton's Safety Concerns and Trump's Response

Former Trump Advisor Fears for Safety

John Bolton, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, has expressed worry about his safety following the removal of his Secret Service protection. He shared these concerns during an online event where he was discussing Trump's recent summit with the South Korean leader.

Past Assassination Attempt and Current Concerns

Bolton mentioned that he had been a target of an Iranian assassination attempt in the past, which is why he initially had Secret Service protection. He revealed that Trump withdrew this protection on the day of his inauguration. Despite this, Bolton stated that he plans to continue his work.

Criticism of Trump's Policies

Bolton has been a vocal critic of Trump. He recently took to X to criticize Trump's Ukraine policy and the raids on his home and office. He suggested that Trump's negotiations are in disarray and that his campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize may be failing.

FBI Raids and National Security Investigation

The FBI conducted searches at Bolton's Maryland home and Washington D.C. office as part of a national security investigation into the potential unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Bolton served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and White House National Security Advisor during Trump's first term but has since publicly stated that Trump is unfit for office.

Trump's Use of the Criminal Justice System

Trump has a history of using the criminal justice system against his political opponents. His administration has recently arrested a Democratic mayor, charged a Democratic representative, and initiated investigations into a Democratic senator, a state attorney general, and a Federal Reserve governor.

Trump Denies Involvement

Trump has denied involvement in Bolton's situation. He claimed he did not know about the raid on Bolton's home until he saw it on television. He also expressed his disapproval of Bolton, calling him "not a fan" and suggesting he might be "unpatriotic."

Justice Department Lawsuit and Bolton's Book

During Trump's first term, the Justice Department sued Bolton and launched a criminal investigation into him. This was over allegations that Bolton shared classified information in his book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir." Bolton denied these allegations and accused White House officials of trying to suppress a critical account of the administration.