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Trump Under Investigation for Handling Classified Documents

3/18/2026

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In March 2026, the National Archives retrieved more than 150 classified documents from U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a Justice Department criminal investigation.
The investigation led to an FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, where more than 300 classified documents were found.
The documents included materials from the CIA, NSA, and FBI, raising concerns about Trump’s handling of national security information.
The exact nature of the documents remains unclear.

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Story summary

In March 2026, the National Archives retrieved more than 150 classified documents from U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a Justice Department criminal investigation.
The investigation led to an FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, where more than 300 classified documents were found.
The documents included materials from the CIA, NSA, and FBI, raising concerns about Trump’s handling of national security information.
The exact nature of the documents remains unclear.