Donald Trump says FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home

Former US President Donald Trump has said that his Mar-a-Lago Florida home was raided by the FBI.

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The agents reportedly broke open a safe. The search was connected to an investigation into Trump's handling of official papers.

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Trump's lawyer Christina Bobb said some papers had been seized during the search.

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The dramatic escalation of scrutiny comes as the Republican prepares for a possible presidential run in 2024.

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"These are dark times for our nation, Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before."

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Donald Trump is an American politician with a net worth of $2 billion in 2022.

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As an ex-POTUS, he earns a $211,000 annual pension and also received $1 million per year in travel expense reimbursements.

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Trump was forced to pay $2 million in damages to charity due to allegations that he used the Trump Foundation to further his business interests.

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