During the Trump trial in Manhattan, former President Trump made the outlandish claim that President Biden authorized the use of lethal force during the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago. This claim is unsubstantiated and serves as political fodder for conspiracy theorists. Search warrants, executed with probable cause, often involve the potential for forced entry and property seizures, carrying both legal and safety risks for law enforcement. In the case of the Mar-a-Lago search, operational plans that include use-of-force policies are crucial to ensure adherence to legal protocols and to protect against potential legal claims.