On Friday, President Trump celebrated the return of boxes that had been seized during the highly controversial FBI raid at his Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022. He took to Truth Social to express his satisfaction with the return of these items, which had been at the center of a legal battle. The former president criticized the special counsel, Jack Smith, who had pushed criminal charges against him for allegedly mishandling classified documents after his time in office. Trump remarked that these boxes were now being returned to Florida, where they would eventually become part of his Presidential Library, signaling that justice had finally prevailed.
Earlier this year, the case regarding the classified documents was dismissed, and after President Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, Smith also dropped the appeal and the federal election interference case against him. Trump reinforced his position, stating that he had done nothing wrong and that the entire investigation was a politically motivated attack that ultimately failed. He further emphasized that justice would be restored in the country, echoing his belief that the legal system had been weaponized against him.
Prior to Trump’s post, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung confirmed that the boxes, which had been seized during the FBI’s August 2022 search, were being loaded onto Air Force One for their return to Mar-a-Lago. The FBI had taken 33 boxes from Trump’s residence, finding a mix of personal items, such as clothing and photos, along with documents that were allegedly classified. Despite claims that the boxes lacked any organization, federal prosecutors argued that the contents were clearly linked to Trump, as they contained materials of value only to him. Trump’s supporters have consistently viewed the investigation as an unfair attack, and Friday’s return of the boxes marked a symbolic victory in the ongoing battle over justice and accountability.