The FBI has officially returned property seized from President Donald Trump during the highly controversial August 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate. The move comes after a federal court dismissed the case against Trump, marking yet another major legal victory for the 45th president.
Trump’s Belongings Returned After Judge Tossed Case
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung confirmed the return, stating:
“The FBI is finally giving President Trump his property back after taking it in an unlawful and politically motivated raid. This should have never happened in the first place.”
The seized items were transported onto Air Force One on Friday, as Trump continues his campaign for re-election and focuses on his America First agenda.
Case Against Trump Collapses
The Mar-a-Lago raid was part of a now-dismissed investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office. The case, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, was thrown out in July 2024 by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled that Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause.
The ruling dealt a massive blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to weaponize the justice system against Trump, reinforcing claims that the legal battles were nothing more than political persecution.
A Victory for Justice?
With the return of Trump’s property and the collapse of the federal case, the Mar-a-Lago raid will likely be remembered as another failed attempt to undermine the former president. Trump’s supporters view this development as further proof that he has been unfairly targeted, while critics continue to scramble for new ways to attack him.
As Trump regains momentum heading into 2025, this episode serves as yet another vindication of his fight against the deep state and partisan lawfare.