Why John Bolton's Case is Different from Other Trump Critics

John Bolton, a former national security adviser, is in hot water. He's been hit with federal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information. This isn't just any case, though. Experts say it's different from other cases involving Trump critics, like James Comey and Letitia James. Bolton has been vocal against Trump, even calling him "stunningly uninformed" in his memoir. But the charges against him aren't just about politics. They're about serious allegations that happened over a long time. That's what makes this case stand out. The timing of Bolton's indictment has raised eyebrows. It comes right after charges against Comey and James. People are asking if there's political pressure at play. But experts say the evidence against Bolton is stronger. If the Justice Department can prove their case, Bolton might be in real trouble. Charging a high-ranking official for mishandling classified documents is rare but not unheard of. The government has to prove Bolton knew the information was classified and that he shared it with people who shouldn't have seen it. That's a tough bar to meet, but not impossible. Bolton's case reminds some of Trump's and Biden's classified documents issues. Both faced scrutiny but didn't end up in court. Bolton's case is different. It's about more than just documents. It's about emails and diary entries that might contain classified information.