Popular Post Social Media Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that the Biden administration authorized the use of "deadly force" against him during the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, nearly two years ago. This assertion, made in a post on Trump's social media platform Truth Social, has been widely shared and amplified by his supporters. However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that Trump's claim is a significant distortion of standard FBI protocol. The Claim and Its Context. Trump's post on Truth Social stated: Quote "WOW! I just came out of the Biden Witch Hunt Trial in Manhattan, the ‘Icebox,’ and was shown Reports that Crooked Joe Biden’s DOJ, in their illegal and UnConstitutional Raid of Mar-a-Lago, AUTHORIZED THE FBI TO USE DEADLY (LETHAL) FORCE. NOW WE KNOW, FOR SURE, THAT JOE BIDEN IS A SERIOUS THREAT TO DEMOCRACY. HE IS MENTALLY UNFIT FOR OFFICE — 25TH AMENDMENT!” This dramatic statement suggested that the FBI, under the direction of the Biden administration, had been prepared to use lethal force against Trump during the August 2022 search. The claim was further echoed by figures such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senate candidate Kari Lake, who insinuated that the administration had sinister intentions. The Facts The reality, however, is far less sensational. The language Trump referred to in the FBI's operations order is a standard policy statement included in all search warrants to outline the circumstances under which deadly force may be used. This policy is not specific to Trump or the Mar-a-Lago search. According to the FBI's statement: Quote “The FBI followed standard protocol in this search as we do for all search warrants, which includes a standard policy statement limiting the use of deadly force. No one ordered additional steps to be taken and there was no departure from the norm in this matter.” The policy stipulates that deadly force can only be used when an officer reasonably believes that the subject poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to themselves or others. This is a common precautionary measure included in such operations to ensure clarity on the use of force. Trump's interpretation of this standard procedure as a direct threat to his life is not supported by any evidence. The operations order merely reiterated the FBI's established guidelines on the use of force, applicable in all search warrant scenarios. Frank Figliuzzi, a former assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, clarified on social media: “Yep, every FBI operations order contains a reminder of FBI deadly force policy. Even for a search warrant. Deadly force is always authorized if the required threat presents itself.” Moreover, Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago during the search; the estate was closed for the season, and the FBI coordinated with the Secret Service to ensure the operation proceeded without incident. Trump's mischaracterization of the FBI's standard procedures as a personal assassination attempt by the Biden administration serves to inflame partisan tensions and distrust in federal institutions. Such claims can erode public confidence in law enforcement and the judicial process, contributing to a more polarized and unstable political climate. This tactic of amplifying false narratives has become a hallmark of Trump’s strategy, particularly in his ongoing legal battles. By framing himself as a victim of political persecution, Trump seeks to rally his base and discredit his opponents, even at the cost of spreading misinformation. Credit: ABC News 2024-05-24 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post animalmagic Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 Funny how he neglects to mention that the Search Warrant executed on Joe Biden carried the exact same provisions on Deadly Use of Force. Biden is definitely mentally unfit for office if he is plotting to assassinate himself! 4 1 3 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 Of course Trump was lying, his lips were moving. 4 2 2 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 20 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said: Of course Trump was lying, his lips were moving. Trump has done massive damage to the trust of major institutions. US enemies have been covertly working to undermine Americans distrust of their institutions for years. Is he working for the enemies? 2 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rudi49jr Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 As per usual, Trump made a mountain out of a molehill and is seeing ghosts. Always whining that he’s the victim of persecution. It’s all about him, him, him. Cry, whine, b!tch and moan, that’s all he does. And lie, so many lies. But of course his disciples are not interested in facts and the truth, they live in their own fact free ‘reality’. 6 4 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 Trump is a joke the DOJ in the FBI they checked to make sure that Trump was not at his home in Florida. He was in New York. All the warrants are similarly written. Trump lie so much doesn’t know a difference from lying and telling the truth is the biggest scam. I believe he also filed the biggest bankrupt in the US history, he wins the presidency again. It’ll be the end of the Democratic role in the United 2 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 Trump is the ultimate vacuous "fooktard" buffoon. Constantly lying and sensationalizing everything while playing the victim (when he's not) and blaming the victim using self-projection when he's to blame. He's simply everything wrong with homo sapiens all stuffed into one fugly suit with oversized red tie. 🤮 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikcir Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 11 hours ago, Social Media said: HE IS MENTALLY UNFIT FOR OFFICE — 25TH AMENDMENT!” Remember an FBI Deputy attorney General Rosenstein suggested that POTUS Trump was so unstable that VPOTUS Pence and the Trump Cabinet consider using the amendment? "Talk of the 25th Amendment Underscores a Volatile Presidency," Sept. 2018 https://www.nytimes.com 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 12 hours ago, Social Media said: Trump's mischaracterization of the FBI's standard procedures as a personal assassination attempt by the Biden administration serves to inflame partisan tensions and distrust in federal institutions. He is distorting the truth . Again . If he becomes POTUS again , Chaos will reign ... 1 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 If Trump is right, that he has total presidential immunity for any action, then Biden is within his rights to assassinate Trump and get away with it. Just a thought. 1 1 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 Poor little snowflake trump blubbering that the FBI had orders to rub him out oh stop 🛑 I’m laughing so hard I be snotted my self……..actually he is distracting away from the new news he had aids down loading the documents and that more were found in his bedroom……why?pray tell? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted May 25 Popular Post Share Posted May 25 Lie # 4,874,931,476 for those of you not keeping track. As always, no charge for this helpful service. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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