The FBI is conducting a search of John Bolton's home in Maryland as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents. Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, was not detained during the search and has not been charged with any crimes, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The search took place on Friday morning. A spokesperson for Bolton and the White House did not respond to requests for comment. A lawyer who has represented Bolton also had no immediate comment. The Justice Department has not issued any statements regarding the investigation.

FBI Director Kash Patel referenced the search in a post on social media, stating, "NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission." Attorney General Pam Bondi shared his post, emphasizing that "America’s safety isn’t negotiable. Justice will be pursued. Always."

This investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of former Trump administration officials. The Trump administration has initiated investigations into perceived adversaries, including a grand jury probe into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. Additionally, mortgage fraud investigations are underway involving Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom have denied any wrongdoing.

Bolton has been critical of Trump since leaving the administration. In a recent interview, he expressed concerns about potential retribution from Trump, noting that the former president had already taken away his security detail. Bolton described the current administration as a "retribution presidency."

During his tenure as national security adviser, Bolton had significant disagreements with Trump on issues such as Iran, Afghanistan, and North Korea. His book, "The Room Where It Happened," criticized Trump’s foreign policy knowledge and decision-making. The book faced scrutiny for allegedly disclosing classified information, but the Justice Department dropped its investigation into Bolton in 2021 after determining that the manuscript no longer contained classified material.

In January 2021, Trump revoked security clearances for numerous former intelligence officials, including Bolton. Earlier this year, Bolton's security detail was also canceled. Bolton has a long history in government, having served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush and holding various positions during Ronald Reagan's administration.

In 2022, an Iranian operative was charged in a plot to kill Bolton, which was believed to be in retaliation for a U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general. Bolton, who had left the Trump administration by that time, tweeted about the incident, expressing hope for regime change in Iran.