Kash Patel Sends Agents To Raid Bolton’s Home After He Criticizes India Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents conducted a raid at President Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s home on August 22 in a high-profile security investigation, which coincides with his severe criticism of Washington’s decisions to impose heavy tariffs on India for importing Russian oil.
FBI agents reached Bolton’s house in Bethesda, Maryland at 7 am on August 22 in a probe ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel, the New York Post reported, citing a Trump administration official. In a cryptic post shared on X after the raid started, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote, “NO ONE is above the law…FBI agents on mission.”
The investigation, said to involve classified documents, was first started years ago.
Meanwhile, Bolton shared a statement on X at 7:32 am when FBI agents were at his home. He criticized the Trump administration’s approach regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and said that the ongoing talks would not make any progress.
“Russia has not changed its goal: drag Ukraine into a new Russian Empire. Moscow has demanded that Ukraine cede territory it already holds and the remainder of Donetsk, which it has been unable to conquer. Zelensky will never do so. Meanwhile, meetings will continue because Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize, but I don’t see these talks making any progress,” Bolton posted on X.
Previously, John Bolton was accused of using classified information in his 2020 book, ‘The Room Where It Happened’. Trump had fought to stop its publication for including national secrets, saying that Bolton broke an NDA signed as a condition of his employment. However, Trump was unable to stop the publication of his book. Bolton has been regularly appearing on news channels, criticizing Trump’s national security and foreign policy.
After assuming office for the second term, Trump in January signed an executive order revoking the security clearance of 50 former intelligence officials, including Bolton. (IANS)
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, CA
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The imposition of secondary tariffs/ sanctions on India, as announced by the White House, is a concerning development that could strain the vital US-India partnership. India, as a sovereign nation and a key global economy, has been navigating complex energy needs to support its 1.4 billion citizens, often under challenging geopolitical circumstances. While the intent to pressure Russia and end the Ukraine conflict is understandable, targeting India with a 50% tariff risks undermining the strong strategic and economic ties that both nations have built over decades. These ties are critical for global stability, trade, and addressing shared challenges like climate change and technology innovation.
August 22, 2025As an Indian-American, I urge the US administration to engage in constructive dialogue with India to find balanced solutions that respect India’s energy realities while advancing shared goals for peace. The Indian-American community stands ready to bridge understanding and foster collaboration between our two great democracies. We must work together to strengthen, not weaken, this partnership.
Prakash Bhartia
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Maybe the US can offer India Crude oil at the same prices as the prices that they are buying oil from Russia. With that India can stop buying from Russia and buy from the USA. India has a population 4 times larger than the USA and a per capita income 20-25 times smaller. Why does Europe and the USA keep buying other Russian products. Surely that is financing Putin’s war as much as India /China or other nations buying goods and energy from the Russians
August 22, 2025VIJAY
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I am very sad to see relationship between India and the US deteriorate while China is left alone even though China buy more oil from Russia than India does. Why this double standard?
August 22, 2025