FBI Raids Mar A Lago

[TimT]

Garland personally approved the search.
Agents left a copy of the search warrant with Trumps counsel.
DOJ has asked a judge to unseal the search warrant.

[CountValentine]

Garland to make a statement shortly.

Say it ain't so Joe!!!

[CountValentine]

Agents left a copy of the search warrant with Trumps counsel.

So they been lying they didn't get a copy?

[TimT]

Say it ain't so Joe!!!

You upset he didn’t take your advice ?

[CountValentine]

You upset he didn’t take your advice ?

Yes

[zh cohen]

Agents left a copy of the search warrant with Trumps counsel.

Source?

DOJ has asked a judge to unseal the search warrant.

And the property receipt.

[TimT]

Source?

Garland

[zh cohen]

Garland

Not in the statement I saw.

He said about the property receipt that the law requires it to be given, but did not say anything about the warrant being given.

If we are being precise, he didn't even say that they gave the property receipt, he only described, in a general sense what it is and that the  law requires it to be given.

ETA: I see that it is in the written statement, but it was not in the video I saw. Not sure if the problem was with the video, or if he skipped that sentence when he read it.

[Kobe Bryant]

[TimT]

Not in the statement I saw.

He said about the property receipt that the law requires it to be given, but did not say anything about the warrant being given.

If we are being precise, he didn't even say that they gave the property receipt, he only described, in a general sense what it is and that the  law requires it to be given.

ETA: I see that it is in the written statement, but it was not in the video I saw. Not sure if the problem was with the video, or if he skipped that sentence when he read it.

I watched it live

[aygart]

https://www.c-span.org/video/?522316-1/attorney-general-garland-approved-mar-lago-search-files-motion-unseal-warrant

Good afternoon since I became Attorney General, I have made clear that the Department of Justice will speak through its court filings and its work just now, the Justice Department has filed a motion in the Southern district of florida to unseal a search warrant and property receipt relating to a court approved search that the FBI conducted earlier this week. That search was of premises located in florida belonging to the former president. The Department did not make any public statements on the day of the search. The former president publicly confirmed the search that evening, as is his right copies of both the warrant and the FBI property receipt were provided on the day of the search to the former President's counsel who was on site During the search. The search warrant was authorized by a federal court upon the required finding of probable cause. The property receipt is a document that federal law requires law enforcement agents to leave with the property owner. The department filed the motion to make public the warrant and receipt. In light of the former President's public confirmation of the search, the surrounding circumstances and the substantial public interest in this matter, faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and of our democracy. Upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly without fear or favor. Under my watch. That is precisely what the Justice Department is doing. All americans are entitled to the evenhanded application of the law to due process of the law and to the presumption of innocence. Much of our work is by necessity conducted out of the public eye. We do that to protect the constitutional rights of all americans and to protect the integrity of our investigations. Federal law, longstanding department rules and our ethical obligations prevent me from providing further details as to the basis of the search at this time. There are however certain points I want you to know. First, I personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter. Second, the department does not take such a decision lightly where possible. It is standard practice to seek less intrusive means as an alternative to a search and too narrowly scope any search that is undertaken. Third, let me address recent unfounded attacks on the professionalism of the FBI and Justice Department agents and prosecutors. I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked. The men and women of the FBI and the Justice Department are dedicated patriotic public servants. Every day they protect the american people from violent crime, terrorism, and other threats to their safety while safeguarding our civil rights. They do so at great personal sacrifice and risk to themselves. I am honored to work alongside them. This is all I can say right now. More information will be made available in the appropriate way and at the appropriate time. Thank you. Thank you all for your questions. But as I said, this is all I can say at this time

[CountValentine]

So Trump and/or his people already lied about what happened. That's a great start for them.

[CountValentine]

It's a game.  In Agatha Christie's stories the first to be suspected is never going to turn out to be the actual perpetrator.

What about Melania?  Her parents?  Barron?  Housecleaning staff?

The picks are starting to roll in. Do we need a poll?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/insiders-say-trump-is-panicking-as-kushner-and-melania-pointed-to-as-possible-moles-in-fbi-raid/ar-AA10zrLo?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a1c294da99ba441f87ee8107adef3a04

[aygart]

The picks are starting to roll in. Do we need a poll?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/insiders-say-trump-is-panicking-as-kushner-and-melania-pointed-to-as-possible-moles-in-fbi-raid/ar-AA10zrLo?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a1c294da99ba441f87ee8107adef3a04

How many votes does Conway get?

[CountValentine]

How many votes does Conway get?

KAC?

[aygart]

KAC?

The jerk who all these articles are quoting. Does each article that quotes the idiot count separate?

[CountValentine]

We have the new talking point. Trump declassified everything so he can't be in possession of classified documents. We know the election deniers will swallow this, but the sad part is everyone that supports him will also.

[CountValentine]

Great chess move by the AG. Was this their plan the whole time?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/merrick-garland-s-beautiful-chess-move-praised-as-judge-expedites-unsealing-of-search-warrant/ar-AA10zxNh?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=204241d3b7754f92ad2c05c82bae8f8d

[aygart]

Great chess move by the AG. Was this their plan the whole time?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/merrick-garland-s-beautiful-chess-move-praised-as-judge-expedites-unsealing-of-search-warrant/ar-AA10zxNh?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=204241d3b7754f92ad2c05c82bae8f8d

I am not getting what was so great about this move

[CountValentine]

I am not getting what was so great about this move

Called Trumps bluff. What does he do now? Release the warrant himself, file objecting to releasing it or nothing. It seems the AG wants it out there. Great move!!!

Their story has been they never received a copy and know we know that is a lie.