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23. "Frivolous": Experts say Trump's bid to sue DOJ over Mar-a-Lago raid will be "laughed out of court"

Mon Aug 12, 2024, 03:01 PM

Aug 2024

Former President Trump has a near-zero chance of ever winning $100 million in damages from the Department of Justice over the FBI's 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago — even if U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon of Florida ends up weighing a potential lawsuit, legal experts told Salon.

Trump's lawyers filed a notice of claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows people to seek damages from federal agencies for governmental wrongs. Fox News first reported on the filing, while CNN provided a link to the claim.

"The tortious acts against the President are rooted in intrusion upon seclusion, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process resulting from the August 8, 2022, raid of his and his family’s home at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida," reads the claim.

Trump's lawyers claim that FBI protocols require the consent of an investigative target and disclosure to the target's attorneys. And they're arguing the raid was conducted unconstitutionally and with "a clear intent to engage in political persecution."

https://www.salon.com/2024/08/12/frivolous-experts-say-bid-to-doj-over-mar-a-lago-raid-will-be-laughed-out-of-court/

Perhaps he's hoping to grift off the MAGA crowd.

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Trump plans to sue DOJ for $100M over Mar-a-Lago raid: report [View all] Bolo Boffin Aug 2024 OP

Faux news will bang this drum till the election but will they explain how the 'raid' was very successful. flying_wahini Aug 2024 #1

OK, Donny. Let's review in a public forum all the reasons why the DOJ felt it was necessary to do that raid tanyev Aug 2024 #2

Trump is a low follow-through guy...I'd report it when it actually happens, and not before Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #3

I'm sure it's coming in two weeks Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #25

I personally think he should sue for eleventy billion dollars. 100 million isn't enough. I remember the mucifer Aug 2024 #4

That's something else we can throw in their faces ...nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2024 #18

LOL More lawyers the GOP will have to pay for. FalloutShelter Aug 2024 #5

There was no raid, they had a legal SEARCH WARRANT signed by a judge. So tired of this nonsense. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #6

Egg Zack Lee Botany Aug 2024 #27

I feel you Botany. He put our national security at risk and his a** should be in prison. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #29

I have a family member who dealt in some of the stuff Trump stole and to this day he/she Botany Aug 2024 #30

Knock yourself out, Cheatoh! 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2024 #7

Well at least its highly unlikely he will ever get cannon as a judge again... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #8

Subpoena was valid and in effect. Trump defied it. This is well before SCOTUS even looked at immunity question. Freethinker65 Aug 2024 #9

Joyce Vance legal comment: "If I were at DOJ I would welcome this." Ramsey Barner Aug 2024 #10

Alternate headline "Trump to offer further proof he is nuts" rurallib Aug 2024 #11

Folks, Trump actually thinks, in his head, that he won this. He doesn't understand what has happened to him. ashredux Aug 2024 #12

He's low on money and hopes this will replenish his funds. n/t tinymontgomery Aug 2024 #13

bwahahah DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #14

I agree with Andrew Weismann-this lawsuit is NOT going to happen LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #15

The critical question is: AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #16

Trump can't sue for $100M punitive damages. The FTCA "expressly disallows punitive damages." Ramsey Barner Aug 2024 #17

Trump plans to sue ______________________. Pick anyone or anything to fill in the blank. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #19

This is so dumb it makes your brain ache. Not only was Trump not President when he kept the Vinca Aug 2024 #20

Jack Smith Filed A Notice Of Appeal... GB_RN Aug 2024 #21

More observations from NBC: Bolo Boffin Aug 2024 #22

"Frivolous": Experts say Trump's bid to sue DOJ over Mar-a-Lago raid will be "laughed out of court" Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2024 #23

WTF Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #26

Irony continues to be lost. Brainfodder Aug 2024 #24

"How dare they raid my house because I took classified information!" sakabatou Aug 2024 #28

Is the fangirl Judge Aileen going to testify on Donald's behalf? lol - nt TBF Aug 2024 #31

Baaahahahahaaaaaa! Pffffft! Document theif. Shut up, and sit down. electric_blue68 Aug 2024 #32

Even Judge Loose Cannon could find no reason to strike down search warrant LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #33