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Trump Calls FBI Raid "Illegal," Demands $1 Billion Compensation

12/21/2025

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Trump Denounces FBI Raid

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, calling it illegal and disgusting.
He said agents searched through First Lady Melania Trump's personal items.
He said two federal probes were launched under U.S. President Joe Biden.
He demanded $1 billion in compensation for these investigations.
Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor, stated his team had gathered strong evidence against Trump.

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Trump Calls for Accountability

U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago.
He echoed supporters by calling for arrests of former FBI Director Christopher Wray and former Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley released newly declassified emails showing FBI agents doubted probable cause.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the concerns.

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Trump Denounces FBI Raid

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, calling it illegal and disgusting.
He said agents searched through First Lady Melania Trump's personal items.
He said two federal probes were launched under U.S. President Joe Biden.
He demanded $1 billion in compensation for these investigations.
Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor, stated his team had gathered strong evidence against Trump.

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