Early this morning, a surprising social media post from FBI Director Kash Patel hinted at action as FBI agents raided the home and office of John Bolton, former National Security Adviser under Donald Trump. The raids, which targeted Bolton's Maryland residence and Washington, D.C. office, are part of an investigation concerning classified documents, stirring up controversy and accusations of political retribution.

John Bolton, known for his critical stance against Trump in his 2020 book "The Room Where It Happened," has been a significant irritant to Trump since his dismissal in September 2019. The book accuses Trump of numerous foreign policy blunders and led to threats of imprisonment from Trump, citing unlawful disclosure of classified information. Although the Department of Justice, under President Joe Biden, eventually closed this investigation, tensions have evidently not simmered down.

Trump's disdain for Bolton has been vocal, labeling him and other critics as "fired losers" and "really dumb people." Further escalating the conflict, Trump terminated Bolton's Secret Service protection, initially assigned due to an assassination threat, soon after his second term began. Sources close to Bolton interpret these latest FBI raids as "pure and simple" retribution.

Ironically, the Trump administration, which previously showed a laissez-faire attitude towards handling classified documents — notably when Trump himself was under scrutiny — now appears to champion strict adherence to these laws when politically convenient. Following Trump's 2020 election loss, he was implicated in mishandling classified documents. However, the legal pursuits faltered. The case was dismissed by Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, citing an unconventional interpretation of the law regarding special counsels. When Trump reassumed office, the appeal against this dismissal was dropped by the Department of Justice, effectively ending the scrutiny over Trump's actions.

This selective enforcement and application of the law highlight a broader narrative of using legal frameworks as tools for political maneuvering rather than upholding justice uniformly. As the case unfolds, it underscores the complex interplay of law, power, and politics in America's highest offices, leaving the public to ponder the true scale of justice and equity in political leadership.