US Attorney-General Merrick Garland has confirmed he personally approved the raids of former US president Donald Trump’s home amid reports the FBI sought to retrieve classified documents on nuclear weapons.
The US Department of Justice confirmed it signed off on the raids of Mr Trump’s home.
The FBI has been criticised over the raids with claims they were politically motivated.
The head of the US Justice Department said the raids were justified and he authorised the search.
The Washington Post claims the FBI sought classified documents about nuclear weapons during the raid.
