FBI raids home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton

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(NewsNation) — The FBI conducted a raid Friday on the home and office of John Bolton, who served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration, two sources familiar with the search confirmed to NewsNation.

The search took place at Bolton’s Maryland home, where agents were seen carrying boxes, and was related to classified documents, according to sources. Agents also searched Bolton’s office in Washington, D.C., the sources said.

Bolton was not detained and does not face charges, according to the Associated Press. All FBI searches require court-authorized search warrants.

Bolton is a NewsNation national security contributor. 

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