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Trump claims he ‘declassified’ documents that the DOJ allege were concealed

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4 years ago

September 1, 2022

The Justice Department is opposing the appointment of a special master

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is slamming the Department of Justice after the agency opposed his request for a “special master” to review the documents seized from his private residence, Mar-a-Lago estate.

Trump says he had already “declassified” the materials that the FBI seized during the unprecedented raid of the beach estate.

Meanwhile, the Justice Department is opposing the appointment of a special master to review documents seized from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

In a 40-page response filed Tuesday, the DOJ says Trump “lacks standing” because the records in question belong to the United States. Additionally, the DOJ’s filing claims the documents were likely “concealed and removed from the Storage Room and that efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.”

On Wednesday morning, Trump said via Truth Social posts that it was “terrible” that the FBI “during the Raid of Mar-a-Lago, threw documents haphazardly all over the floor (perhaps pretending it was me that did it!), and then started taking pictures of them for the public to see. Thought they wanted them kept Secret? Lucky, I Declassified!”

Also reacting to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Tuesday memo to personnel in which highlighted DOJ’s policy that department communications to Congress is required to go through the Office of Legislative Affairs, Trump said on Truth Social, “Congratulations to the many FBI & DOJ Whistleblowers who have flooded the offices of our Senators & Congressmen/women with really bad things to say about what is going on. This is the time, after many years of lawbreaking & unfairness, to clean things up. All things for a reason. DRAIN THE SWAMP!!!”

Garland’s memo was issued after a whistleblower made claims to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. According to Grassley, the individual said there is “deeply rooted political infection” within the FBI.

A deadline of 8 p.m. ET Wednesday has been set for Trump’s legal team to file its reply to DOJ’s opposition of appointing a special master.

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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15 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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15 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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2 days ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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