Former President Donald Trump is set to sue the DOJ for $100 million in damages over the 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida - arguing that it was done "clear intent to engage in political persecution."
According to a memo obtained by Fox News, the lawsuit will claim "tortious conduct by the United States against President Trump."
Trump and his legal team intend to sue the Justice Department for its conduct during the FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago on Aug. 8, 2022, amid the federal investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified records.
After the raid, Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed to investigate. Smith ultimately brought 37 felony counts against Trump, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements. Trump pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Last month, US District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the DOJ's case against Trump - ruling that Smith was unlawfully appointed and funded, citing the Appointments Clause in the constitution.
