Trump Justice Department sues to block Bolton's book and seize proceeds
The government alleged Bolton breached prepublication-review agreements and exposed classified material; Bolton called the action political suppression.
Entities and roles
- Donald J. TrumpDonald Trump network root
- John Boltonformer Trump national security adviser
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- Donald J. Trumpformer national security adviserJohn Bolton
Claims and evidence
- factalleged
The Justice Department sued days before publication of Bolton's Trump memoir, seeking an injunction and a constructive trust over proceeds on the theory that he breached review agreements and included classified material. Bolton disputed the classification process and alleged political delay. The suit was a government allegation; the court's mixed preliminary ruling and later dismissal are separate entries.
- FindLaw (court opinion reproduction): Reproduction of United States v. Bolton memorandum opinion denying preliminary injunctionBackground, complaint, requested injunction and proceeds remedy, Bolton response, and review process
- Reuters: U.S. Justice Department drops probe and civil case over John Bolton's bookJune 2021 closure of the criminal investigation and dismissal with prejudice of the civil suit