The FBI’s raids on John Bolton’s home and office are part of a broad investigation that may extend beyond his controversial memoir, The Room Where It Happened, raising speculation about potential criminal charges.

Bolton’s book, which bypassed final White House review and contained classified information, previously prompted a civil lawsuit under the Trump administration, though no charges were filed and the case was later dismissed under Biden.

Legal experts say Bolton could face liability under the Espionage Act, while the investigation—based in part on CIA evidence—appears wider than the book controversy, fueling debate over whether the DOJ’s actions are legitimate or politically motivated, Fox News has reported.