John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, is anticipated to enter a plea deal regarding allegations of mishandling classified documents. Reports indicate that Bolton, aged 77, will plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents and is expected to incur a fine of over $2 million. His court appearance is scheduled for June 26 in Maryland. The plea deal follows an indictment by the Justice Department on 18 counts related to the mishandling of classified information, including accusations that he shared sensitive diary notes with family members. Bolton had initially pleaded not guilty and accused the Trump administration of weaponizing the Justice Department against political opponents. Since his dismissal from the Trump administration in 2019, Bolton has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump, labeling him as “unfit” for the presidency and suggesting that he thrives on chaos. Bolton's recent comments also included criticism of Trump's approach to foreign policy, particularly regarding tensions in Iran.