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Trump's DOJ secretly obtained phone and text message records of lawmakers and staffers

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained phone and text message records of lawmakers and staffers


Published on 2024-12-10 12:00:48 - MSN
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  • The Trump-era investigation into leaks of classified information was far broader than previously known, according to a report by the DOJ's internal watchdog.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) under former President Donald Trump secretly obtained phone and text message records of several Democratic lawmakers and their staff members as part of an investigation into leaks related to Trump's interactions with Russian officials. This investigation, which took place in 2017 and 2018, targeted individuals like Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Eric Swalwell, who were prominent critics of Trump. The records were sought through subpoenas to Apple, which were not disclosed to the targets at the time. The DOJ's actions were part of a broader effort to identify the sources of leaks concerning sensitive information, including Trump's controversial meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This revelation has raised significant concerns about the privacy rights of elected officials and the potential misuse of governmental power for political retribution.

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