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John Bolton

Former NSA; mentioned in third-party discussions within Epstein's files.

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Also known as: Bolton, Jack Bolton

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005-2006) and National Security Advisor to President Trump (2018-2019). Bolton is named on the DOJ's 305-name list of government officials and politically exposed persons identified in the Epstein files. His name also appeared in email threads among Epstein associates discussing outreach to senior government officials, referencing Bolton alongside other figures in relation to potential contacts. On January 30, 2026, the same day the DOJ turned over the first tranche of Epstein files to Congress, the FBI raided Bolton's home and office. The raid was related to separate federal charges that Bolton had mishandled classified information, including 18 counts covering transmission and retention of top-secret national defense material; the timing of the raid alongside the Epstein file transfer prompted political controversy, with reporting indicating it was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.

No direct personal relationship between Bolton and Epstein has been established.

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Notable Positions
National Security Advisor (2018-2019) | U.S. Ambassador to the UN (2005-2006)
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John Bolton is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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About John Bolton

Who is John Bolton?

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005-2006) and National Security Advisor to President Trump (2018-2019). Bolton is named on the DOJ's 305-name list of government officials and politically exposed persons identified in the Epstein files. His name also appeared in email threads among Epstein associates discussing outreach to senior government officials, referencing Bolton alongside other figures in relation to potential contacts. On January 30, 2026, the same day the DOJ turned over the first tranche of Epstein files to Congress, the FBI raided Bolton's home and office. The raid was related to separate federal charges that Bolton had mishandled classified information, including 18 counts covering transmission and retention of top-secret national defense material; the timing of the raid alongside the Epstein file transfer prompted political controversy, with reporting indicating it was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel. No direct personal relationship between Bolton and Epstein has been established.

What is John Bolton's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

John Bolton appears in 242 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is John Bolton in the Epstein files?

Yes. John Bolton is referenced in 242 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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