False Claims of FBI Assassination Attempt on Trump Debunked

Standard protocol was followed during the Mar-a-Lago search, but Trump allies spread misinformation about the use of deadly force.

FBI followed standard protocol during the Mar-a-Lago search, including standard language on the use of deadly force.
Trump and allies misrepresented the FBI's actions, falsely claiming an assassination attempt.
Facebook and fact-checkers flagged misleading posts about the FBI's use of deadly force language.
Representative Bryon Donalds and other Republicans were questioned about spreading the false assassination narrative.
The FBI clarified that the same deadly force policy was used in searches of both Trump and Biden's residences.