Trump Unaware of Planned FBI Raid on Ex-Adviser John Bolton’s Home
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The FBI conducted a raid on the home of Donald Trump’s former adviser, John Bolton, as part of a classified documents investigation, however, Trump claimed he was not aware of it. JD Vance defended the action, stating that it wasn’t politically motivated. Other significant news from the Trump administration includes the Department of Justice releasing Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview transcripts, Trump threatening to extend federal crackdowns to New York and Chicago, Defense Secretary Hegseth ordering the arming of national guard troops in DC, and Canada planning to drop counter-tariffs on some US goods.
Trump Denies Knowledge of FBI Raid on Ex-Adviser John Bolton’s Home
Donald Trump stated he was unaware of an impending FBI raid on the residence of his former adviser and notable critic, John Bolton. Trump expressed his expectation to be informed about the raid by the justice department.
Concerning Bolton, Trump said he was not a fan and labelled him as unpatriotic, adding, “I’m going to find out.”
JD Vance, the vice-president, denied any political motives for the raid. He told NBC that legal process should guide such actions, even when the individual disagrees with the administration.
Highlights from the Trump Administration
Here are the key happenings in the Trump administration:
FBI Raid on Bolton’s House
The FBI searched Bolton’s house in the Washington DC area as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents. The Associated Press and a government source confirmed the raid, but did not reveal more details. Read the full story here.
Release of Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Transcripts
The US Department of Justice released the transcript and audio of an interview with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Full story here.
Trump Threatens Crackdown on New York and Chicago
Donald Trump threatened to extend his federal crackdown on crime to New York and Chicago. Meanwhile, national guard troops in Washington DC will now be armed. More on this story here.
Removal of Top US General After Iran Assessment
A general was dismissed by Pete Hegseth over an intelligence assessment on Iranian nuclear sites that upset Trump. Details here.
Release of Wrongly Deported US Man
Kilmar Ábrego García was released from custody in Tennessee, awaiting trial on human smuggling charges. Read the full story.
Canada to Drop Some Counter-Tariffs on US Goods
Mark Carney announced Canada’s plan to end some counter-tariffs on US goods, hoping to conclude a persistent trade war. Details here.
What Happened on 21 August 2025?
Stay updated on the key happenings from the Trump administration. Here’s a recap of the events on 21 August 2025.
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