UPDATE Search at Mar-a-Lago reportedly appeared to focus on material Trump brought with him after leaving White House at end of presidency; DOJ had previously investigated discovery of boxes of records containing classified information that were taken
The action also comes as Trump has been laying the groundwork to make another bid for president.
The search marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of Trump. Though a search warrant does not suggest that criminal charges are near or even expected, federal officials looking to obtain one must demonstrate that they have probable cause that a crime occurred. Of how the law enforcement action might affect Trump’s political aspirations, a person close to TrumpThe source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, appeared to be suggesting that Trump might benefit from being an active candidate for the presidency if he faces legal jeopardy.the FBI notified the agency early Monday about the bureau's intention to execute a search warrant at the former president's home.
The notifications was described as a few hours before the execution of the warrant. No time was provided or length of the stay on the property. The Secret Service maintains its role of protection for the former president and is not part of any investigation.The Trumps are not in Florida over the summer and typically leave Mar-a-Lago after Mother's Day when the club closes for the season and return in the fall.
A separate investigation related to efforts by Trump allies to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has also been intensifying in Washington.
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