Claim: Donald Trump has raised concerns that the Department of Justice (DoJ) was ready to use deadly force against him during the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Reasoning: The claim distorts the standard language included in the FBI’s search warrant policy regarding the use of deadly force. The policy, which is a routine part of such orders, states that law enforcement officers may use deadly force only when necessary, specifically when there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury. The FBI has clarified that the language in the search warrant is a standard policy statement that limits the use of deadly force and that no additional steps were taken outside the norm during the search at Mar-a-Lago. Furthermore, reports indicate that the FBI coordinated with the Secret Service to ensure a smooth operation and chose a day for the raid when Trump would not be present.
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The claim that the DoJ and FBI were prepared to use deadly force against Trump is a misrepresentation of standard procedures. The inclusion of such language in a search warrant is typical and not indicative of an intent to use force in any specific case.
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