Federal Agents Raid Alfie Oakes' Properties

Federal agents conducted a significant raid at the Florida properties of Alfie Oakes, a prominent conservative activist and grocery chain owner, involving the U.S. Secret Service, IRS, and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service. The raid occurred amid allegations of Oakes defaulting on $4.5 million in loans and follows a lawsuit seeking $2.78 million from him and his business. Oakes, who has been vocal in supporting Donald Trump and promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election, dismissed the incident, stating, 'everything is all good,' as he left in a vehicle adorned with Trump decals. Local Republicans speculated that the raid may be politically motivated, particularly concerning investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riots. While federal agencies have not disclosed the specific reasons for the raid, it has drawn significant media attention due to Oakes' controversial profile and the extensive law enforcement presence. The searches lasted several hours, during which agents were seen removing numerous items from his properties.