News out of Washington this week has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with the possibility of an imminent indictment for John Bolton, the former national security adviser under President Donald Trump. According to a report cited by MSNBC on Friday, the acting U.S. Attorney in Maryland is moving swiftly to seek criminal charges against Bolton, potentially as soon as the week following October 11, 2025. The development, if it comes to pass, would place Bolton as the third high-profile figure indicted under Trump’s Department of Justice in recent weeks—a streak that has already seen New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey charged with serious federal crimes.
The allegations against Bolton are grave. He stands accused of sending classified documents to family members from a private server during his tenure at the White House. These accusations triggered an FBI raid in August 2025 on both his home and his downtown Washington, D.C. office. Eyewitnesses described Bolton standing in the lobby of his office, calmly conversing with two FBI agents clad in vests marked with the bureau’s insignia. Despite the dramatic nature of the search, a source familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Bolton was not detained or charged at the time of the raid.
The speed with which the U.S. Attorney’s office is moving has raised eyebrows across the capital. MSNBC’s report, relying on unnamed sources, emphasized that the Maryland prosecutor is “moving forward quickly to seek criminal charges” against Bolton. If charges are filed, Bolton’s case would mark the third indictment in a matter of weeks stemming from the Trump administration’s Department of Justice.
Just days before the Bolton news broke, New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on October 9, 2025, on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. In a statement released by U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, the gravity of the situation was underscored: “No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public’s trust. The facts and the law in this case are clear, and we will continue following them to ensure that justice is served.”
James, for her part, has forcefully rejected the charges, framing them as politically motivated retaliation orchestrated by President Trump. In a video statement shared on X, she declared, “This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. He is forcing federal law enforcement agencies to do his bidding, all because I did my job as the New York State Attorney General.” The indictment of James has only deepened partisan divides, with her supporters seeing the move as an abuse of power and her critics insisting on the necessity of accountability, regardless of political stature.
The list of high-profile indictments does not end there. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on September 25, 2025, facing two felony counts: making false statements and obstruction of justice. President Trump, never one to shy away from public commentary, took to his favored social media platform, Truth Social, to share his reaction. “JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former Corrupt Head of the FBI,” Trump wrote. “Today he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts. He has been so bad for our Country, for so long, and is now at the beginning of being held responsible for his crimes against our Nation. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Comey, for his part, has maintained his innocence. In a statement following the indictment, he asserted, “I’m innocent,” and characterized his actions as the “costs” of standing up to Trump. The timing of Comey’s indictment also raised eyebrows, coming just days after Trump publicly called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey and other political adversaries, including Senator Adam Schiff and Letitia James. Trump’s fiery post declared, “They’re all guilty as hell,” fueling speculation about the political motivations behind the recent spate of legal actions.
For John Bolton, the prospect of indictment comes with an added layer of irony. Bolton was a vocal critic of Trump following the 2022 FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, questioning the former president’s handling of classified materials. Now, he finds himself facing similar accusations. The situation has prompted commentary from across the political spectrum, with some observers highlighting the apparent double standards in the public’s and politicians’ reactions to such high-profile investigations.
Retired FBI special agent in charge Jody Weis offered a candid assessment of the unfolding drama in an interview with The National News Desk’s Jan Jeffcoat. “The hypocrisy is pretty rich, isn’t it?” Weis remarked, referencing the outcry from some quarters following the search of Bolton’s residence. “All we heard after that search—or raid if you want to use the term—was ‘no one is above the law. Let the process play out.’ Yet, those very same people today are saying how chilling this search of John Bolton’s residence was, that it’s a threat to democracy. That it’s revenge. Do you know what I call it, Jan? I call it accountability.” Weis went on to warn, “The lawfare that was waged against Donald Trump—if that goes unchecked, as the left has told us to do—‘Just move on. There’s nothing here. Just move forward,’—if that goes unchecked, there will be no deterrent for such behavior in the future.”
The legal and political stakes are undeniably high. With three prominent figures—Bolton, James, and Comey—either indicted or on the cusp of indictment, the Department of Justice under Trump’s administration appears determined to pursue charges wherever it believes the evidence leads. Yet, the overlapping accusations of political retribution, selective prosecution, and the weaponization of justice have made it nearly impossible to separate the legal merits from the political theater.
As the nation awaits further developments, questions abound. Will Bolton actually be indicted in the coming week, and if so, what evidence will be brought to bear? How will the public—and the political class—respond to yet another high-profile legal battle? And, perhaps most critically, what does this cascade of indictments mean for the principle that “no one is above the law” in America’s democracy?
One thing is certain: the coming days promise to be anything but quiet in Washington, as the legal and political drama continues to unfold, leaving observers across the country watching, waiting, and wondering what will happen next.
