John Bolton, the former US national security adviser to Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty to a reduced charge in a classified information case, in a move that could see the long-time foreign policy hawk avoid prison time and bring a dramatic turn in one of Washington's most closely watched legal battles.
The anticipated plea deal marks a striking development for Bolton, once a trusted member of Trump's inner circle who later became one of his most vocal critics, particularly on issues of foreign policy and presidential conduct.
