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Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home searched by FBI, documents case arises

Aug. 8, 2022Updated June 20, 2024, 8:43 p.m. ET
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump drive past his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump drive past his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
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Supporters of former US President Donald Trump gather near his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump gather near his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
GIORGIO VIERA, AFP Via Getty Images
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump walk near his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump walk near his residence at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 9, 2022. - Former US President Donald Trump said on August 8, 2022, that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct."
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Supporters of Donald Trump, members of the media and law enforcement gather near Mar-a-Lago Club August 9, 2022 in Palm Beach.
Supporters of Donald Trump, members of the media and law enforcement gather near Mar-a-Lago Club August 9, 2022 in Palm Beach.
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Alex Milliam fishes across the water from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. on August 9 2022. Former president Donald Trump says the FBI conducted a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday night.
Alex Milliam fishes across the water from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. on August 9 2022. Former president Donald Trump says the FBI conducted a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday night.
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Trump supporters Eric He, left, and HaoHao Li stand near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. on August 9 2022. Donald Trump says the FBI conducted a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump supporters Eric He, left, and HaoHao Li stand near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. on August 9 2022. Donald Trump says the FBI conducted a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Secret service agents stand at the gate of Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla.
Secret service agents stand at the gate of Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla.
DAMON HIGGINS, THE PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS
Palm Beach Police officers speak to each other near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Palm Beach Police officers speak to each other near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
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A man who declined to provide his name is seen holding up a flag expressing support for Donald Trump near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
A man who declined to provide his name is seen holding up a flag expressing support for Donald Trump near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
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Trump bumper stickers are seen on the trunk of a sports utility vehicle parked on South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Trump bumper stickers are seen on the trunk of a sports utility vehicle parked on South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
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Jupiter resident Kathy Luksch, 56, is seen alongside a crowd gathered to support Donald Trump on South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022. “How dare they, Luksch said, referring to the Monday FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago.
Jupiter resident Kathy Luksch, 56, is seen alongside a crowd gathered to support Donald Trump on South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022. “How dare they, Luksch said, referring to the Monday FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago.
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Media stand outside Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022. ORG XMIT: 2623041 (Via OlyDrop)
Media stand outside Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022. ORG XMIT: 2623041 (Via OlyDrop)
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Palm Beach Police vehicles are seen parked near Mar-A-Lago on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Palm Beach Police vehicles are seen parked near Mar-A-Lago on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, FL., on Monday, August 8, 2022.
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A police car is seen outside former US President Donald Trump's residence in Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida on Aug. 8, 2022.
A police car is seen outside former US President Donald Trump's residence in Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida on Aug. 8, 2022.
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Scene outside Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2020 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mar-a-Lago is the winter home and club of former President Donald Trump.
Scene outside Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2020 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mar-a-Lago is the winter home and club of former President Donald Trump.
Andres Leiva, Palm Beach Post
Scene outside Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2020 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mar-a-Lago is the winter home and club of former President Donald Trump.
Scene outside Mar-a-Lago after the FBI issued warrants at August 8, 2020 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mar-a-Lago is the winter home and club of former President Donald Trump.
Andres Leiva, Palm Beach Post
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