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FBI argued they did not have probable cause to search Mar-a-Lago for documents, emails show

Internal FBI emails reveal early 2022 concerns about probable cause before the Mar-a-Lago search that recovered over 300 classified documents, according to Senate Judiciary Committee records.

  • Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released internal FBI emails showing officials raised probable‑cause concerns before the Aug. 9, 2022, Mar‑a‑Lago search that recovered more than 300 classified documents.
  • FBI Washington Field Office officials urged outreach to Evan Corcoran, Trump attorney, citing his prior cooperation, while Department of Justice prosecutors pushed for a broad search and drafted multiple warrant affidavits.
  • In June and July 2022, internal emails show FBI Washington Field Office staff warned that debating a warrant slowed recovery and noted Mark Meadows, Evan Corcoran's returns, and Christina Bobb's certification.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Tuesday that officials flagged probable‑cause concerns to the DOJ, while Chuck Grassley said emails raise questions as Jack Smith prepares to testify Wednesday.
  • Provided to Congress in response to oversight requests, the emails widen scrutiny of DOJ tactics as Jack Smith charged former President Donald Trump, who pleaded not guilty.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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