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His FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago could ultimately benefit former President Donald Trump's 2024 comeback potential. Political strategists say the Justice Department's action against Trump has cemented Republican support for the former president, at least for the time being.
"I have never seen Republicans so enthusiastic, and clearly Republicans are coming to his defense," said a Republican strategist. said Andy Slavian, a former White House official under Trump. "Ironically, all the attacks on Trump by the Democrats and the media, from yesterday's raid to the Jan. 6 Commission hearings, have done nothing politically, but have led Republican voters to believe that he
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Mr. Trump, Republicans accuse the Justice Department of government overreach. Strategists say the context of the raid fell into the hands of the former president over Trump's alleged failure to turn over potentially classified documents to the National Archives.
"This will rally Republicans to Trump's side, at least in the short term." Discover the Never Trump Lincoln Project. "However, if we find out why a raid was conducted or whether charges were filed, I don't know how sustainable that would be."
Donald Trump leaves New York City after FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago resort (Felipe Ramales: Fox News Digital)
Large group of FBI agents Trump's Mar-a-Lago With a search warrant for Monday. The raid was reportedly related to materials the former president brought into the official residence after leaving the White House in January 2021.
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"This has never happened to a US president before," Trump said. "After working with relevant government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was neither necessary nor appropriate."
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Combined with Justice Department silence, Trump loosely defines narrative surrounding incident It is unclear if that strategy will be possible after the details of the investigation come out, but many believe there is widespread mistrust of the Justice Department and other federal agencies.
The Republican Party, which has run several high-profile campaigns, has said that "the FBI's brand has been hurt, the DOJ's brand has been hurt." consultant Brendan Steinhauser said. “Trust in these institutions has waned for a number of reasons, including investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.”
A police officer talks to a woman outside on August 8, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, FBI Investigation. Former US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home after Trump said officials raided the house. (REUTERS/Marco Bello)
Mr. Trump, who has strongly hinted at a third White House campaign, has a potential 2024continues to lead the field of candidates for 2020, but attention is growing for potential alternatives, most notably Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.
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"It depends on the outcome of the investigation. Right now, Trump can't go out and say, 'I'm the Democrats, they're afraid of me.' I can," Madrid said. "But the flip side of this is that Republican voters and independents who already hold him in a bad light are likely to be further alienated."
But , the results immediately after the raid seem to indicate otherwise. Republican elected officials rush to attack the Justice Department in what they see as a politicized act.
Republicans known to dislike discussing Trump Even, reflecting his feelings, he participates in the raid.
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"DOJ and a surprising move by the FBI," Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said on social media. “This Department of Justice has failed to enforce federal laws to designate Loudoun County parents as terrorists and to protect judges at home. Doesn't exist."
Trump gets the most exposure for raids, but Republican strategists say Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland are also in the crosshairs . They noted that the DOJ's reputation was already in the public eye after Garland last year pressuredparents into investigatingparents for threatening school boards. 102} Agencies from the DOJ to the FBI are skeptical because they think they've been politicized," Steinhauser said. "It's happened under many presidents, but that's what Biden must own at the ballot box. NEW YORK, NY - MAY 18: (EXCLUSIVELY) Donald Trump leaving Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City on May 18, 2021 Former U.S. President.(Photo by James Devaney/GC Images) ____ WASHINGTON DC - NOVEMBER 23: U.S. President Joe Biden attends the South Court Auditorium at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on November 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. Talking about the economy during an event at Triam (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images | Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) .They say Trump has serious problems plaguing Republicans both now and in 2024 as a result of the events of January 6, 2001. Donald Trump keeps inserting himself into the picture," said longtime Democratic consultant Brad Bannon. An obstacle to success." 
