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America is reeling in shock this week after former President Donald Trump 's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, was raided by the FBI . It is understood to be part of an ongoing investigation into the potentially unlawful removal and destruction of classified White House records after Trump left office in January 2021. In a statement made via his Truth Social app, Trump claimed the property was " under siege " and that the raid was "unannounced," with many of his supporters arriving at the property to protest the move. While there may be very strong grounds for the investigation, little to no formal information has been shared by the Department of Justice or the FBI, with social media abuzz with conjecture . Claims range from "deep state" conspiracy theories to the possibility that Trump may no longer be able to run for office in 2024 . To help filter the noise, Newsweek has examined the speculation and analysis to try to accurately determine what, at this stage, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid—What we do know, what we don’t

President Donald Trump accused an FBI agent of treason on Thursday for a series of private text messages he sent to his lover that gave a negative view of Trump during the 2016 election. Trump told The Wall Street Journal that what agent Peter Strzok "tweeted to his lover is a treasonous act." In December the Justice Department controversially released 375 text messages that Strzok and Department of Justice attorney Lisa Page exchanged from August 2015 to December 2016. Critics said the release violated their privacy. The messages led to Strzok's removal from special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into ties between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin's efforts to interfere in the U.S. election last summer, The New York Times revealed . The messages between the two sent during the 2016 described the possibility of a Trump administration as "terrifying" and that Hillary Clinton "just has to win." Strzok was assigned in late July 2016 to supervise the FBI investigation … [Read more...] about Who is the FBI agent Donald Trump has accused of treason?

British defence experts expressed alarm yesterday after Donald Trump suggested he might undo a multi-billion dollar stealth fighter project that is to form a core part of the United Kingdom's defensive capabilities. The president-elect took a casual shot at the F-35 programme for the world's most advanced fighter jet tweeting on Monday that the cost was "out of control". "Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th," he wrote, indicating a change in strategy after his inauguration. Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016 But defence experts told this newspaper there would be disastrous consequences for Britain if Mr Trump were to put the plan on the scrap heap at this late stage. "If the US were to cancel the programme in its entirety tomorrow, the UK would … [Read more...] about Defence experts warn of ‘disaster’ for Britain after Donald Trump suggests undoing ‘out of control’ F-35 fighter jet project

Donald Trump has retweeted a mocked up video of Hillary Clinton being hit in the back with a golf ball. The short video starts with the US president swinging a club on a green in front of spectators. In the second half of the clip, a ball hits Hillary in the back and she falls to the ground. The gif was originally tweeted by Twitter user 'Mike' from the account @Fucktupmind three days ago. It is captioned: "Donald Trump's amazing golf swing #CrookedHillary" It had been retweeted more than 1,000 times and received more than 3,000 likes by midday on Sunday. Reaction from Trump's Twitter followers was mixed. Some users appeared to find the video funny while others considered it grossly offensive and demonstrative of the president's penchant for violence against women. One user wrote: "Hysterical. Love our president has a sense of humour." Another tweeted: "The President of the United States is a child." Last year, during his run for office, Trump was caught … [Read more...] about Donald Trump wipes out Hillary Clinton with golf ball in viral video tweeted by US president HIMSELF

DONALD Trump’s seaside retreat was raided by FBI agents amid claims he flushed sensitive papers down toilets. The former US President said his Mar-a-Lago home was under siege for most of Monday. Several boxes were taken away and a safe was broken open — but no doors had to be kicked down. Trump, 73, is being investigated by the US Justice Department over allegations that classified papers were taken to the Florida residence rather than being placed on record. In February, he was forced to give up 15 boxes of papers wrongly kept at the resort. Monday’s raid followed claims he would flush papers down the toilet during his time in the White House . READ MORE ON TRUMP WHERE'S DONNY? Find out where Donald Trump is today 'UNDER SIEGE' FBI raids Trump's Florida home as ex-US President says Feds 'broke into safe' Staff said they would often find loos blocked, while pictures showed notes stuck at the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s retreat raided by FBI for ‘flushing sensitive papers down toilets’

In some corners of MAGA-land, a new civil war is getting under way. The FBI’s arrival at Mar-a-Lago yesterday evening to collect evidence in a criminal investigation related to former President Donald Trump is the trigger that some of his supporters needed to suggest that violence is imminent . Predictably, the unverified Twitter accounts of armchair revolutionaries circulated claims such as “I already bought my ammo” and dark talk of “kinetic civil war” and “Civil War 2.0.” Not to be outdone, the National Rifle Association posted an image of Justice Clarence Thomas above an indignant quotation from a majority opinion he wrote: “The constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense is not ‘a second class right.’” Verified right-wing influencers got in on the martial rhetoric, too. “Tomorrow is war. Sleep well,” Steven Crowder promised. The bad news is that much of this talk is sincere. It is intended to intimidate the people investigating Trump’s many abuses of … [Read more...] about The Bad and Good News About Trump’s Violent Supporters

Update: On Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Sources tell CBS News the search was related to a Justice Department investigation into Trump's handling of presidential records. In the story below, first published on Feb. 10, 2022, shortly after the National Archives referred the matter to the Justice Department, legal experts told CBS News that Trump could face consequences for violating the Presidential Records Act or criminal statutes governing the handling of classified material. Washington — Former President Donald Trump's alleged improper handling of White House records while he was in office and after he decamped to Florida has prompted fresh scrutiny over whether he flouted federal law and, if he did, whether he can be held accountable for doing so. The law governing the records-keeping responsibilities of presidents is the Presidential Records Act , which was … [Read more...] about The consequences Trump could face for mishandling White House records

The raid on Donald Trump's Florida estate has stunned his supporters, enemies and observers around the world. While Mr Trump described it as a "dark times for our nation" , White House officials admitted that they knew nothing of the FBI's plans to storm his Mar-a-Lago home. It comes amid three separate ongoing investigations into the former president - one in Atlanta for conspiracy to commit electoral fraud during the 2020 election, another in New York into the financial affairs of his real estate company, and a third by a US House select committee into the US Capitol insurrection. What were the FBI looking for in Florida? After Donald Trump's presidency ended in January last year, officials found he had taken 15 boxes from the White House to his home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida. Advertisement This investigation was launched by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the independent US government body charged with preserving … [Read more...] about Why the FBI has raided Donald Trump’s estate – and what it is investigating

You might think that the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago yesterday would provide a welcome opportunity for a Trump-weary Republican Party. This would be an entirely postpresidential scandal for Donald Trump. Unlike his two impeachments, this time any legal jeopardy is a purely personal Trump problem. Big donors and Fox News management have been trying for months to nudge the party away from Trump. Here was the perfect chance. Just say “No comment” and let justice take its course. But that was not to be. The former president has discovered a new test of power: using his own misconduct to compel party leaders to rally to him. One by one, they have executed the ritual of submission: Kevin McCarthy, Marco Rubio, even the  would-be Trump replacer Ron DeSantis. Maybe they’re inwardly hoping the FBI will do for them what they are too weak and frightened to do for themselves. But outwardly, they are all indignation and threats of retribution. Meanwhile, Senate and House Democrats are about to … [Read more...] about Stuck With Trump

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . Americans should not let the revelations about Donald Trump’s demands for a loyal military get lost in all the hysteria over the raid at Mar-a-Lago. But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic . The Mar-a-Lago raid proves the U.S. isn’t a banana republic. Trump makes the Mar-a-Lago search a new loyalty test. The rivalry that defines America A Dangerous Gambit The FBI raided Donald Trump’s home in Florida, but we don’t know why. Early reports suggest a link to Trump’s alleged removal of classified material from the White House, but until we know more, there is no point in speculating on why the Justice Department has taken the remarkable step of searching the home of a former president. Republicans, of course, are now screaming that the FBI … [Read more...] about The President Who Wanted Nazi Generals