Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the mishandling of classified information, according to multiple news reports.
Bolton, 77, was indicted in October 2025 on 18 counts of illegally hoarding or sending sensitive information, according to the New York Post. The indictment followed an investigation into his handling of classified materials after leaving government service.
The charges stem from Bolton's handling of sensitive government records after leaving the first Trump administration, the Washington Examiner reported. Bolton served as national security adviser in the Trump administration before departing the position.
Under a deal with the Justice Department, Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information, according to the Independent. The outlet cited an Associated Press source for the information. The plea agreement was reported by MSNBC, according to CNBC.
When he was indicted, Bolton said he was innocent and that he was being targeted because of his public opposition to President Trump, CNBC reported. Bolton made these statements regarding the charges at the time of his indictment in October 2025.
Bolton could not immediately be reached for comment regarding the reported plea agreement, according to ABC News.
The New York Post reported that the 18 counts in the indictment included charges related to illegally hoarding or sending sensitive information. The outlet identified Bolton's age as 77.
The Washington Examiner described the case as involving Bolton's handling of sensitive government records after leaving the administration. The charge to which Bolton has agreed to plead guilty stems from this conduct, according to the outlet.
According to the Independent, the agreement with the Justice Department involves a single count of retaining classified information.
CNBC characterized Bolton as a former Trump advisor in its reporting on the plea agreement. The Daily Caller also reported that Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to mishandling classified materials.
The reported plea agreement represents a development in the classified documents case following Bolton's October 2025 indictment on 18 counts related to the handling of sensitive information.
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