John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump's national security adviser, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents. The charges stem from Bolton keeping classified information after leaving the White House, including in a memoir he published.

Bolton, who later became a vocal critic of Trump, entered the plea in federal court. The case did not fall apart despite some legal challenges, and Bolton now faces potential sentencing. The guilty plea marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of how former officials handle sensitive government material.