Summary
The FBI subpoenaed phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles during investigations into President Donald Trump. These subpoenas were part of investigations led by Special Counsel Jack Smith into Trump's handling of classified documents and actions following the 2020 election. Both Patel and Wiles were interviewed as part of these investigations.
Key Facts
- The FBI obtained phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles during the Biden administration.
- These subpoenas were related to investigations into President Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
- The investigations focused on Trump's possible interference in the 2020 election and retention of classified documents.
- Patel, now the FBI director, discovered the subpoenas were issued without judicial approval.
- Patel and Wiles were both part of President Trump’s team, with Wiles later managing Trump’s 2024 campaign.
- Patel accused the investigators of government overreach and secretive actions.
- Reuters could not verify some details about the subpoenas or the full scope of the investigations.
