Former national security adviser John Bolton indicted

Legal & Political Implications - John Bolton, former national security advisor, indicted on 18 counts of mishandling national defense information [1] - The indictment stems from Bolton's alleged mishandling of classified information, including handwritten notes and diary-like entries emailed to family members [2] - Bolton's attorney claims he did not unlawfully share or store any information, asserting that keeping diaries is not a crime [3] - Bolton accuses President Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department and compares the situation to Joseph Stalin [5][6] - Bolton intends to fight the charges [6] Security Risks & Data Breaches - An individual believed to be associated with Iran allegedly hacked Bolton's personal email account and gained unauthorized access to classified information [3] - The FBI conducted searches of Bolton's home and office, seizing phones and computers [4] Political Feud - Bolton and Trump have a well-documented feud, with Trump criticizing Bolton's handling of classified information [1][4] - Trump considers Bolton a "bad guy" [1] - Bolton claims Trump is retaliating against him [5]