Why did FBI agents raid Donald Trump's residence

Former US President Donald Trump said his residence at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida was raided by the FBI on Monday, leading him to lash out at what he called an unprecedented "assault," accusing his political opponents of weaponizing the justice system, El.kz cites Anadolu.

But why did the FBI search Trump's Florida home, even going so far as to reportedly open up one of his safes? What are the allegations facing the former US president?

The FBI and Department of Justice have so far declined comment on the raid, but several cases against Trump have already been widely reported, including his alleged mishandling and unauthorized taking of classified and official documents.

Multiple US news outlets reported that the search appeared to be focused on material such as boxes with classified documents that Trump brought with him to Mar-a-Lago when he left the White House last January to make way for current President Joe Biden, or even before his term ended.

CNN cited three people familiar with the situation saying that the FBI’s search warrant was part of an investigation into the “handling of presidential documents, including classified documents.”

The New York Times also cited “multiple people familiar with the investigation” saying that the search focused on material Trump brought to the private Mar-a-Lago club when he left the White House.

Eric Trump, one of the ex-president’s adult sons, told Fox News that the FBI search was related to documents taken from the White House.

"The purpose of the raid was, from what they said, was because the National Archives wanted to corroborate whether or not Donald Trump had any documents in his possession," Eric Trump said.

The former US president is currently facing several investigations and lawsuits, including over missing White House records and the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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