Anti-Trump FBI agent Jonathan Buma found himself in handcuffs at JFK International Airport after allegedly mishandling classified information in a tell-all book. The arrest once again sparked a debate about potential double standards in how the Justice Department handles partisan leakers versus political opponents.
At a glance:
• Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent Jonathan Buma was arrested at JFK airport while attempting to board an international flight
• Buma, a vocal Trump critic, allegedly printed and disclosed approximately 130 classified documents related to a foreign WMD program
• He claimed to be “the most significant whistleblower in FBI history” in his draft memoir
• The investigation began during the Biden administration with a raid on his home in late 2023
• Buma previously accused the FBI of having political bias, including allegations about investigations into Hunter Biden and Rudy Giuliani
Anti-Trump FBI Agent Arrested For National Security Breach
Jonathan Buma, a former FBI counterintelligence agent with 15 years of service, was apprehended at JFK International Airport as he attempted to board an international flight. Federal prosecutors allege that Buma illegally disclosed classified information through a tell-all book he was writing about his experiences at the bureau.
Buma allegedly printed approximately 130 files marked with security warnings from the FBI’s internal systems, including sensitive information about investigations into a foreign nuclear weapons program. His attorney Scott Horton has denied any wrongdoing, claiming no classified information was found during a raid on Buma’s home in late 2023.
Self-Proclaimed “Most Significant Whistleblower” Faces Charges
In his draft memoir, Buma described himself as “the most significant whistleblower in FBI history.” The former agent had filed a whistleblower complaint in January 2022, alleging “numerous acts of intelligence suppression” and claiming he faced retaliation for raising concerns about bureau operations.
Buma claimed he was “at my wits’ end” over political bias within the FBI. He specifically accused the agency of targeting Hunter Biden while hindering his investigation into Rudy Giuliani.
Prosecutors say Buma not only printed classified documents but also shared draft portions of his manuscript with individuals involved in publishing negotiations. He allegedly posted excerpts on social media platforms, potentially exposing sensitive national security information to foreign adversaries.
Double Standards in Justice Department Exposed
Buma was released on $100,000 bail following his appearance in Brooklyn federal court, with his case scheduled to be transferred to federal court in California. He faces a single count of disclosure of confidential information, which carries a potential one-year prison sentence if convicted.
Some commentators say the case raises yet more serious questions about political neutrality within America’s premier law enforcement agency. While the FBI has aggressively pursued Trump and his allies over alleged document mishandling, Buma’s deliberate disclosure of classified information presents a clear national security threat.
