On Friday morning, just as most folks were pouring their first cup of coffee, FBI agents showed up at John Bolton’s Bethesda, Maryland home and his Washington, D.C. office with court-approved search warrants in hand. The early-morning raid wasn’t routine; it marked a major escalation in a long-dormant national security investigation. At the heart of it all? Allegations that Bolton mishandled classified materials, even emailing sensitive documents to family members. The case first surfaced during the first Trump administration but was quietly shelved under President Biden until now.

What’s Driving This Today?

So why are we hearing about John Bolton again in 2025, years after the headlines seemed to move on? Well, under FBI Director Kash Patel—someone very much in President Trump’s inner circle—the investigation was dusted off and brought back to life. The searches of Bolton’s home and office reportedly turned up a hefty stack of potential evidence, though it’s worth stressing: no charges have been filed, and Bolton himself hasn’t been arrested.

That hasn’t stopped the chatter. Critics see shades of déjà vu here, but with a twist. They argue the Biden administration once hit the brakes on this case because Bolton was useful as a Trump critic, while today’s Justice Department might be pressing the gas pedal for the exact opposite reason: because Bolton and Trump famously parted ways on less-than-friendly terms. In other words, depending on who’s in charge, the rules of “justice” start to look awfully flexible.

The media has jumped on this with competing narratives. Some outlets are calling the raid a legitimate pursuit of accountability, others are blasting it as a “vindictive” strike against a political foe. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are left shaking their heads, wondering if justice has become less about blindfolds and balance scales and more about who’s holding the levers of power.

This is where we need to be extra cautious. As a Christian conservative, I believe in justice, but real justice, the kind that doesn’t bend with the political winds or serve as payback for bruised egos. When law enforcement becomes a weapon instead of a safeguard, everyone loses. As Scripture reminds us in Deuteronomy 16:19, “Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.”

Justice Through God’s Eyes

As Christians, we don’t get the luxury of looking at justice through a partisan lens. The Bible makes it clear: God expects His people to pursue righteousness with integrity. Micah 6:8 says it plain and simple: do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. That means we don’t excuse wrongdoing just because someone wears our team’s jersey, and we don’t celebrate punishment if it’s being handed down unfairly.

If John Bolton truly mishandled classified information, then accountability is necessary, no matter what political disagreements he’s had with President Trump or anyone else. The law should apply to every American, whether they’re a small-town clerk or a high-profile Washington insider. Justice without favoritism is the bedrock of a stable nation.

But if this investigation is being used as a political hammer, then we’ve got another problem on our hands. A justice system that serves personal grudges instead of truth breeds cynicism, anger, and eventually chaos. Scripture warns us about this kind of corruption. Proverbs 17:23 says, “A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.” Whenever justice is bent to serve politics, people lose faith in the system, and that’s a dangerous road to walk down.

As an independent Christian conservative, my allegiance isn’t to a politician, a party, or even a cause. It’s to Christ and His truth. That means when political fireworks fly, my first response isn’t to cheer for “my side” but to pray for wisdom, for honesty, and for courage in those making the decisions. Jesus had some of His sharpest words for hypocrites, the ones who claimed to love righteousness while twisting it to serve themselves. If our leaders—whether Democrat or Republican—want to protect freedom, they need to remember that impartial justice isn’t optional. It’s essential.

At the end of the day, justice without mercy becomes harsh, and mercy without justice becomes lawless. We’re called to hold those two together, just as God does. And maybe that’s the reminder America needs most right now: true justice is never about revenge, but about righteousness, accountability, and truth.

Looking Beyond the Headlines

At some point, we must step back from the noise and ask what really matters here. Was justice put on pause when it was politically convenient, and is it now being used as a weapon under a different administration? If either of those things are true, then we have a serious problem, because in a free society, justice should never be a tool that bends with the political winds. It’s supposed to stand taller than any party or personality.

As Christians, our response can’t be to simply take sides and cheer when our opponents stumble. Our first duty is to pray. We pray for fairness in this case, that truth—not vengeance—would guide the process. We pray for peace in our nation, which is weary of constant division. And we pray for humility among leaders on both sides of the aisle, because pride and power-hunger have wrecked more than a few good men in Washington.

But prayer isn’t just about asking, it’s also about trusting. Scripture reminds us that even when things look murky, God’s justice is never compromised. Psalm 89:14 tells us, “Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.” That’s the assurance we hold on to: the truth will outlast the spin, and righteousness will prevail even when the headlines don’t show it yet.

So, let’s stay steady, fellow believers. Let’s keep our hearts discerning and our spirits humble. We can watch the news with clear eyes, without falling into bitterness or blind loyalty. And above all, we can stand firm in the way of justice, mercy, and humility, the path Christ laid out for us long before Washington ever started playing politics.