Kash Patel on John Bolton

Kash Patel, in his capacity as FBI Director, is publicly linked to the federal investigation that included the raid on former National Security Advisor John Bolton's home and office in August 2025. This action reportedly targeted potential classified documents in Bolton's possession. The context provided by allies is that the investigation is part of a larger effort Patel is leading to hold the so-called "deep state" accountable for perceived abuses of power. Patel himself posted a message stating clearly that "NO ONE is above the law" around the time of the raid, suggesting support for the enforcement action against Bolton.

Bolton is noted as being one of approximately 60 individuals featured in the appendix of Patel’s book, Government Gangsters, a list Patel had previously denied was an enemies list during his confirmation hearings. The raid on Bolton is described as the fifth investigation targeting someone on that specific list within a seven-month period. This systematic targeting of critics, which also includes other former officials, suggests a focused effort by the administration Patel serves to pursue those who have criticized the president, despite previous decisions to close criminal proceedings against Bolton.