In a court session at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, former President Trump’s attorneys argued that the August 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago property lacked probable cause and violated his constitutional rights.

Federal prosecutors countered these claims as “conspiracy theory,” challenging Trump’s assertions in front of Judge Aileen Cannon.

Initially held under seal to protect grand jury materials and attorney-client privileges, the hearing later became public, focusing on the legality of the extensive raid on Trump’s sprawling property, Fox News has reported.

Trump’s attorney Emil Bove contended that the search was overly broad, emphasizing the vast size of Mar-a-Lago and questioning the necessity of searching areas like Melania Trump’s bedroom, the gym, and Barron Trump’s room.

Judge Cannon questioned the relevance of these arguments, suggesting that sensitive documents could potentially be found anywhere in the residence.

Written by B.C. Begley