Federal Judge Rules John Bolton's Book Can Be Released

John Bolton's memoir faced legal challenges from the White House, which attempted to block its publication due to national security concerns. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that while Bolton may have risked national security by not completing the formal review process, the government could not constitutionally prevent the book's release. The book, already distributed to stores and media, was deemed impossible to stop. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block the release, but Bolton's legal team argued the White House was trying to suppress criticism of President Trump's administration.

What was the main reason the judge ruled against the White House's efforts to stop the publication of Bolton's memoir?

• The book was already published.

• Bolton had formal security clearance.

• The book was not critical of the administration.

• The government lacked constitutional authority.

What is the title of John Bolton's memoir?

• The Presidential Chronicles

• The White House Memoirs

• Inside the Oval Office

• The Room Where It Happened

Why did the judge believe that preventing the book's release would be futile?

• The book was already in stores and with news publications.

• Bolton had destroyed all copies.

• The book was not controversial.

• The book was only available online.

What was the Justice Department's main concern regarding the release of Bolton's book?

• It was poorly written.

• It posed a risk to national security.

• It was too expensive.

• It contained personal attacks on the President.

What did Bolton's legal team claim about the White House's actions?

• The White House attempted to suppress the book.

• The White House supported the book's release.

• The White House ignored the book.

• The White House helped promote the book.