Did President Biden's DOJ Authorize to KILL Trump During Mar-a-Lago Raid?!

Court documents unsealed on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, revealed that the FBI was authorized to use deadly force during the August 2022 raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The FBI stated that the authorization of deadly force was standard protocol for all search warrants, and no additional steps were ordered or taken in this specific case. The agency followed standard procedures, which include a policy statement limiting the use of deadly force.
Trump and some of his allies, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), claimed that the deadly force authorization amounted to an assassination attempt by the Biden administration. Greene alleged that the "Biden DOJ and FBI were planning to assassinate Pres Trump and gave the green light."
The Trump campaign sent a fundraising email claiming that "BIDEN'S DOJ WAS AUTHORIZED TO SHOOT ME!" and that the administration was "ready to take me out & put my family in danger." Trump also criticized the FBI's actions on Truth Social.

Former FBI officials and legal experts have noted that the deadly force authorization is standard language in DOJ policy and not specific to the Mar-a-Lago raid. They emphasized that deadly force is always authorized if the required threat presents itself, and the language in the warrant is nothing out of the ordinary.
The raid was conducted while Trump was not at the Mar-a-Lago estate, and the FBI coordinated with the U.S. Secret Service in advance to minimize potential confrontations. Agents were instructed to wear unmarked clothing and keep law enforcement equipment concealed.
Some Republicans, such as Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-MO), have criticized the FBI's handling of the Mar-a-Lago raid compared to the discovery of classified documents in President Biden's garage, claiming a "two tiers of justice" system. Schmidt stated that the FBI treated these cases very differently.
Former FBI Director James Comey warned of "serious" repercussions for the FBI and DOJ if Trump becomes president again, claiming that Trump is "coming for them" and would select people to serve roles who would only be interested in fulfilling his will. Comey urged people to vote for Biden in the upcoming election, stating that the consequences of a Trump presidency are "too severe."
Missouri state Rep. and Congressional candidate Justin Hicks called the FBI's authorization of deadly force "ridiculous" and "unheard of," considering the suspect is a former U.S. president. He accused the Biden administration of operating like a "banana republic" and engaging in a "witch hunt" against Trump.

The court filing outlined the FBI's objective for the Mar-a-Lago raid, which was to seize "classified information, NDI, and US Government records" as described in the search warrant. Agents planned to bring weapons, ammunition, handcuffs, and bolt cutters.
Trump's legal team argued in the filing that the raid was unconstitutional and that the deadly force authorization was part of an "Operations Order" produced in discovery.
The FBI has been criticized by some for the Mar-a-Lago raid, with former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino questioning the necessity of the deadly force authorization and suggesting that it was not standard operating procedure.
Rep. Greene, in a series of tweets, claimed that the deadly force authorization was grounds for impeachment of FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland. She also questioned whether deadly force was authorized against Biden for his handling of classified documents.
Trump and his allies have accused the Biden administration of weaponizing the justice system against him, with the former president claiming that the Mar-a-Lago raid was part of a "witch hunt" designed to thwart his re-election chances.
The FBI has maintained that it followed standard procedures during the raid and that no additional steps were ordered or taken in this specific case. The agency has also faced criticism from some Democrats and legal experts who argue that it has not been aggressive enough in investigating Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents.

The revelation of the deadly force authorization has fueled conspiracy theories among some of Trump's supporters, who believe that the Biden administration is willing to use violence to prevent Trump from returning to power.
Trump has used the Mar-a-Lago raid and the subsequent investigations into his handling of classified documents to portray himself as a victim of political persecution and to rally his base ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
The court filings and public statements surrounding the Mar-a-Lago raid have highlighted the deep political divisions in the United States and the challenges facing law enforcement agencies as they navigate high-profile investigations involving current and former politicians.
As the 2024 election approaches, the Mar-a-Lago raid and the broader investigations into Trump's conduct are likely to remain a major point of contention between Democrats and Republicans, with both sides accusing the other of politicizing the justice system for partisan gain.
The long-term implications of the Mar-a-Lago raid and the deadly force authorization on public trust in the FBI and other law enforcement agencies remain to be seen, but the controversy has already added to the growing polarization and mistrust in American politics and institutions.