Vice President Vance Discusses Investigation into John Bolton
In a sneak peek of an interview set to air on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Vice President JD Vance expressed that the government holds significant concerns regarding former national security adviser John Bolton following an FBI raid at his residence.
Kristen Welker: Let’s get into some breaking news. The FBI has conducted a search at the home of former ambassador John Bolton. Can you explain why this search is happening? Did the White House have any involvement?
Vance: We’re still in the early phases of the investigation into John Bolton. It’s ongoing, and that’s important. I want to emphasize that our law enforcement will rely on the law itself instead of politics, unlike the approach taken by the Biden DOJ and FBI. If there’s evidence suggesting Ambassador Bolton committed a crime, then yes, there will be a prosecution. But, as Kristen mentioned, this is all about gathering evidence to clarify our concerns. I’ll have more to say as the FBI progresses with this investigation.
Welker: What’s the main issue here? Are we talking about classified documents?
Vance: I’ll defer to the FBI for specifics, but yes, classified documents are certainly part of the situation. However, there are broader concerns surrounding Ambassador Bolton that they will investigate. If there’s no crime, we won’t pursue charges. But if evidence shows he violated the law, then he deserves his day in court, as anyone would. The focus is clear: did he break the law? If so, charges should follow.
Welker: As we speak, is Ambassador Bolton currently under arrest or being detained in any way?
Vance: The news about the FBI broke this morning, and I haven’t had any updates from them yet. From what I understand, he is not in custody, and I don’t expect any detention until charges are formally made.
Welker: Ambassador Bolton has openly criticized President Trump and is reportedly on Kash Patel’s list of adversaries. The administration has also revoked his security clearance and Secret Service protection. Is this investigation motivated by his criticisms of President Trump?
Vance: Absolutely not. If we were to take action based on political disagreements, it would be a complete failure on our part, similar to what happened with the Biden administration’s abandoned charges. Should we file charges against Bolton, it would be strictly based on the law and what we’ve determined during our investigation. Even when there are political disagreements, the law must guide our actions.
Welker: Some people perceive this as an act of retaliation. Do you agree with that sentiment?
Vance: Well, who exactly is claiming that? Many who’ve tried to accuse Donald Trump falsely have been dismissed by the courts. If the media and the public allow this investigation to unfold, they will see that we’re committed to a lawful process, and not driven by other motives.
