The newly unsealed warrants reportedly reference the book as background on Bolton’s alleged pattern of behavior but stress that the current probe is a “clean break” from the earlier case.
“All these people have been wrapping their heads around an axle about, ‘Oh, they’re really re-litigating the book?’ The book investigation is over,” the senior official said.
Security Concerns for John Bolton
Friday’s developments also raised concerns for Bolton’s safety. In 2022, U.S. intelligence identified him as a potential assassination target by Iran, in retaliation for his role in planning the January 2020 drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Bolton’s X account was active during the raid, posting a message critical of Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine. Whether scheduled or live, it underscored his continuing role as one of Trump’s most visible critics.
