FBI Raids Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Palm Beach Estate
Background and History
Mar-a-Lago, a historic resort and National Historic Landmark in Palm Beach, Florida, has been owned by former President Donald Trump since 1985. The name "Mar-a-Lago" translates to "Sea-to-Lake" in Spanish, referring to the property's location spanning the entire width of Palm Beach.
Recent Events
On August 8, 2023, FBI agents raided Mar-a-Lago, executing a search warrant to seize documents. Former President Trump claims the raid was politically motivated. After the raid, Trump loyalists gathered outside Mar-a-Lago, showing their support for him.
Previous Investigation
In June 2022, the FBI had already executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago to retrieve over 33 boxes of classified documents. This raised concerns about the handling of sensitive information by former President Trump.
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