Washington: FBI raided donald on monday trumpThe home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, sparked a massive political uproar in the US, with the former president angry, his supporters angry, and his critics cheering.
The FBI itself did not immediately disclose the reason for this unprecedented raid, but Trump himself confirmed the development, saying that “My beautiful home … is currently under siege, raided and occupied by a large group of FBI agents.” Is.” The searches are said to be related to Trump’s handling of confidential presidential documents believed to have been brought to Mar-a-Lago after he stepped down.
“This has never happened to a President of the United States before. Having worked and cooperating with relevant government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or justified. This is malpractice of the prosecution, justice system and an attack from Radical Left Democrats who don’t want me to run for president in 2024,” Trump raged in a lengthy statement.
The former president also took a jibe at developing countries, saying, “Such an attack can happen only in broken, third world countries.”
“Unfortunately, America has now become one of those countries that were corrupt at a level never seen before. They even broke my vault!” “What’s the difference between this and Watergate, where activists broke into the Democrat National Committee? Here, on the contrary, Democrats ransacked the home of the 45th President of the United States,” Trump complained.
Per previous statements, Trump believes that US presidents have full immunity from prosecution. But some constitutional scholars say the exemption is limited only to the time he is in office and there is less clarity as to where it pertains to conduct before and after the presidency.
Some analysts also say that it has been the Justice Department’s policy not to prosecute former presidents, not the law.
Trump politicized the raid in his statement, saying that “political harassment … has been going on for years” and that it never ends and is “political targeting at the highest level”. He claimed this was happening because he “stood up to America’s bureaucratic corruption,” and “restored power to the people,” and “ruled for our country like we’ve never seen before.”
“The establishment hated it. Now, when they see the candidates I support winning big, and my dominance in all elections, they are trying to stop me, and Republican Party, one more time. Anarchy, political oppression and witch hunts must be exposed and stopped,” he said.
Hours after the raid, MAGA supporters of Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago to protest the raid. Trump also released an ad that said the US was a country in decline and promised better days amid speculation that he would now push through with his announcement. white House in 2024.
Trump’s critics rejoiced at the raids amid speculation that he could be barred from running for office if convicted. Congressman Pramila Jayapal tweeted, “This is what happens when you break the law, try to steal elections, and fuel a deadly rebellion. Donald Trump should be in jail. The FBI takes steps toward accountability.” I’m glad it happened.”
Trump retainers in Congress warned of an investigation by the Justice Department and the FBI into taking legislative control in the midterm election in November, even as some supporters called for the impeachment of FBI Director Christopher Wray – who coincidentally with Trump Is the appointment of – and President Biden himself.
Former Acting Solicitor General Neil Katyal told MSNBC that the raid likely suggests Trump is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department and that if he were Trump’s lawyer, he would ask him to “get ready for jail time”. Would be saying
The FBI itself did not immediately disclose the reason for this unprecedented raid, but Trump himself confirmed the development, saying that “My beautiful home … is currently under siege, raided and occupied by a large group of FBI agents.” Is.” The searches are said to be related to Trump’s handling of confidential presidential documents believed to have been brought to Mar-a-Lago after he stepped down.
“This has never happened to a President of the United States before. Having worked and cooperating with relevant government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or justified. This is malpractice of the prosecution, justice system and an attack from Radical Left Democrats who don’t want me to run for president in 2024,” Trump raged in a lengthy statement.
The former president also took a jibe at developing countries, saying, “Such an attack can happen only in broken, third world countries.”
“Unfortunately, America has now become one of those countries that were corrupt at a level never seen before. They even broke my vault!” “What’s the difference between this and Watergate, where activists broke into the Democrat National Committee? Here, on the contrary, Democrats ransacked the home of the 45th President of the United States,” Trump complained.
Per previous statements, Trump believes that US presidents have full immunity from prosecution. But some constitutional scholars say the exemption is limited only to the time he is in office and there is less clarity as to where it pertains to conduct before and after the presidency.
Some analysts also say that it has been the Justice Department’s policy not to prosecute former presidents, not the law.
Trump politicized the raid in his statement, saying that “political harassment … has been going on for years” and that it never ends and is “political targeting at the highest level”. He claimed this was happening because he “stood up to America’s bureaucratic corruption,” and “restored power to the people,” and “ruled for our country like we’ve never seen before.”
“The establishment hated it. Now, when they see the candidates I support winning big, and my dominance in all elections, they are trying to stop me, and Republican Party, one more time. Anarchy, political oppression and witch hunts must be exposed and stopped,” he said.
Hours after the raid, MAGA supporters of Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago to protest the raid. Trump also released an ad that said the US was a country in decline and promised better days amid speculation that he would now push through with his announcement. white House in 2024.
Trump’s critics rejoiced at the raids amid speculation that he could be barred from running for office if convicted. Congressman Pramila Jayapal tweeted, “This is what happens when you break the law, try to steal elections, and fuel a deadly rebellion. Donald Trump should be in jail. The FBI takes steps toward accountability.” I’m glad it happened.”
Trump retainers in Congress warned of an investigation by the Justice Department and the FBI into taking legislative control in the midterm election in November, even as some supporters called for the impeachment of FBI Director Christopher Wray – who coincidentally with Trump Is the appointment of – and President Biden himself.
Former Acting Solicitor General Neil Katyal told MSNBC that the raid likely suggests Trump is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department and that if he were Trump’s lawyer, he would ask him to “get ready for jail time”. Would be saying