Federal grand jury issues subpoena for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago

Federal prosecutors began a grand jury investigation into Trump's retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, issuing a subpoena demanding their return. Trump's attorney Evan Corcoran warned in May 2022 voice memos that "the FBI could raid Mar-a-Lago if he didn't comply with a DOJ subpoena." Despite these warnings, Trump failed to fully comply. In June 2022, Trump's attorney "signed a statement" falsely affirming all classified documents had been surrendered. The May 2022 subpoena became critical evidence in the eventual 40-count federal indictment, demonstrating Trump knowingly retained classified materials despite formal legal notification. The investigation revealed Trump's willful obstruction and disregard for national security protocols.