The investigation surrounding phone records subpoenas related to the January 6 Capitol breach resurfaced, revealing startling information about the scope of the inquiry and the FBI's involvement. Key figures from both the January 6 Committee and the FBI are implicated in efforts against former President Trump and Republican lawmakers.
• Initial Subpoena: In December 2021, the January 6 Committee subpoenaed phone records from over 100 individuals, primarily associated with Trump, including Mark Meadows.
• Scale of Investigation: Recently, it was disclosed that these subpoenas included approximately 30 million lines of phone data, a significant expansion of the investigation’s reach.
• FBI Involvement: By December 2023, Adam Kinzinger alerted the FBI about this data in light of Trump’s potential candidacy for the 2024 Republican nomination. The FBI was already investigating similar phone records targeting Trump and nine Republican lawmakers without clear justification.
• Type of Data Collected: The FBI obtained data detailing who called or texted whom and when, but did not access actual voice or text content.
• Allegations of Political Targeting: Republican Senators, including Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson, expressed outrage, framing the FBI's actions as a political witch hunt against Trump and GOP members, equating it to historical political scandals like Watergate.
• Media Coverage: Despite the severity of these revelations, mainstream media coverage has been minimal. Grassley and Johnson have called for transparency regarding the information provided to the FBI by phone companies.
• Congressional Actions: Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has demanded more transparency from the special counsel regarding their investigation, highlighting the need for public hearings involving key figures.
The ongoing investigation raises serious questions about the use of government resources to target political opponents. The lack of substantial media coverage on such a significant issue prompts concerns about accountability within governmental practices. There are calls for public hearings to ensure that the truth is revealed and to hold accountable those involved in perceived misconduct.
https://realclearwire.com/articles/2025/10/20/if_its_worse_than_watergate_why_silence_153421.html
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