On Friday, the FBI searched both the home and office of John Bolton, who used to be Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
There’s no proof that the agents wore jackets with “DJT Retribution Tour 2025” written on them, but they didn’t have to. Trump’s Justice Department supporters had already flooded social media with over-the-top posts that looked more like bad comedy than real law enforcement work.
The timing of the tweets was interesting—they appeared just as the FBI was arriving at Bolton’s door. The posts were tough in tone but vague in meaning, saying a lot without really saying anything specific.
The FBI Director, Kash Patel, wrote: “NO ONE is above the law … @FBI agents on mission.”
“Agents on mission”? Really? It sounded childish.
Other officials followed with similar statements:
Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “America’s safety isn’t negotiable. Justice will be pursued. Always.”
Deputy FBI Director Don Bongino added, “Public corruption will not be tolerated.”
This whole thing looked sloppy and unprofessional, making the FBI seem less like a serious law enforcement agency and more like a political tool.
The real issue here isn’t about the exact details of Bolton’s case. In national security matters, the paperwork and affidavits are usually kept secret, often permanently. So, the public likely won’t get many facts to examine anytime soon.
What’s more interesting is whether this raid will finally wake up some Republicans who still stand behind Trump, even when his actions affect his own former allies. But that seems unlikely.
Bolton himself isn’t an easy man to feel sorry for. He has a long history of being aggressive, extremely political, and often disliked by people from both parties.
And let’s not forget, he chose not to testify during Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2019 because he didn’t want to hurt the sales of his upcoming book, *The Room Where It Happened*. If he had spoken out then, things might have turned out differently.
Most people believe this FBI action is tied to that old feud between Trump and Bolton. It feels like payback.
But this raises a bigger warning: today it’s Bolton, tomorrow it could be someone else. He doesn’t have a strong base of supporters, so he may face this alone. And no one should take joy in that.
This looks like a show of force meant to intimidate others. There’s an old saying: “Hang one to scare a hundred.” And there are likely many former Trump officials, military leaders, and outspoken critics who are now worried they might be next.
Trump has sent a dark, threatening message—and it’s been heard.
Even his close allies are openly enjoying it. Roger Stone mocked Bolton by saying: “Good morning. John Bolton. How does it feel to have your home raided at 6 o’clock in the morning?”
This is the kind of country we are seeing now. And Bolton’s home is probably not the last stop on this path.
