Trump Slams Bolton Following Guilty Plea in Document Case

WHO:

Fox News - John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump

TMZ - President Donald Trump

WHAT:

Fox News - John Bolton pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession of classified documents.

TMZ - President Trump criticized John Bolton on Truth Social following Bolton's guilty plea.

WHERE:

Fox News - The criticism took place on Truth Social, an online platform.

WHY:

Fox News - President Trump referred to Bolton as a "lunatic" in his post, indicating his disdain for Bolton's actions and character.

HOW:

TMZ - President Trump expressed his thoughts publicly through a post on Truth Social.

(UPDATED June 27, 2026 19:19 UTC)

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Trump, has pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession of classified documents. In response, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Bolton, calling him a "lunatic" and expressing his disdain for Bolton's actions and character. This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the two, with Trump's remarks made public on the online platform.