Former Trump adviser John Bolton indicted on charges of mishandling classified information | First Thing

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The justice department has filed federal charges against John Bolton, the former national security adviser to Donald Trump who became one of his biggest critics. Bolton is accused of transmitting and retaining highly classified information under the Espionage Act.

What did Trump say about the charges? In response to a question about the charges, Trump told reporters on Thursday that he was not aware of them but that Bolton was a bad guy".

What has Trump said? In a presidential memo, Trump said the government needed to investigate and disrupt networks, entities, and organizations that foment political violence", adding a comment that Soros was at the top of everything".

What has OSF said? We have always and will continue to adhere to our rigorous compliance practices and operate within the bounds of the law while also refusing to surrender our legal and constitutional rights to free speech, association, due process, and the rule of law without challenge," an OSF spokesperson said.