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What They’re NOT TELLING YOU About The Raid On John Bolton’s House!

2025-08-26 News & Politics
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FBI Raid on John Bolton: Political Retribution or Hypocrisy Exposed?

Analyze the irony and precedent set by the FBI raiding John Bolton’s home over classified documents after he criticized Donald Trump for the same actions. Learn how political opponents accuse D.C. of weaponizing justice against dissenters.

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  • The FBI executed a search warrant on John Bolton's residence for alleged mishandling of classified information, sparking claims of political hypocrisy.
  • Reports suggest CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided intelligence foundations for the warrant, targeting Bolton for previously criticizing Trump.
  • Speakers suggest this sets a dangerous precedent, noting that similar actions against Trump's associates were framed differently by political observers. This discussion dissects the political implications of selectively prosecuting former and current administration figures regarding document security, contrasting it sharply with treatment of other D.C. figures.

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The FBI recently raided John Bolton’s home over alleged mishandling of classified information, which is a bit ironic since Bolton is an unrepentant war-hawk who once criticized Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents himself. According to reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided the intelligence foundation that led FBI Director Kash Patel to secure the search warrant, intensifying accusations of political weaponization. Jimmy and co-host Stef Zamorano highlight suspicions of hypocrisy, precedent-setting prosecutions, and the rotational retribution in D.C., arguing that such raids typically reflect a system that punishes dissenters across the political spectrum. Nevertheless, Jimmy admits enjoying the Bolton’s legal come-uppance but remains critical of Trump’s own militaristic path and the broader erosion of justice in the U.S. under his administration. Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib Kimchi One from Brightcore – Health Starts in the Gut Get 25% Off – Use Code: DORE at https://www.mybrightcore.com/dore Or call (888) 253-0418 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping! Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@freyfaust6218 2025-08-26

Obama tapped EVERYONE'S phone... never forget Julian Assange and Snowden

1.6k 73 replies
@PS-vc2yz 2025-08-26

The democrats now embrace Bolton as they did the Cheneys

1.5k 125 replies
@harpo7226 2025-08-26

Bolton has had his fuck around phase, he’s now in the find out phase.

748 32 replies
@LibertyLane617 2025-08-26

The fact of the matter is that this stuff will keep happening if no one is held accountable.

653 18 replies
@schance1666 2025-08-26

The "Mustache of Death" deserves every bit of it.

588 9 replies
@kevinronske9894 2025-08-27

Bolton and Cheney is the reason I became an Independent

429 20 replies
@courierdude7250 2025-08-26

Why didn't they raid it at 4am with armed officers and CNN to video the event?

412 12 replies
@michaelcrouch5708 2025-08-27

Never in a hundred years did these characters imagine they would face justice.

304 15 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2025-08-26

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@KAZVorpal 2025-09-01

Every accusation they make, is a confession.

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