DOJ records confirm Jack Smith reviewed text messages of 44 members of Congress

Special Counsel Review of Congressional Communications·Latest event July 17, 2026

Jul 14

DOJ records confirm Jack Smith reviewed text messages of 44 members of Congress

Several Republican senators stated they were among 44 lawmakers whose text messages were reviewed by Jack Smith. The confirmation came through DOJ records provided to members of Congress. Senators used the records to claim the DOJ illegally obtained communications with officials from the Trump administration. Senator Johnson and others plan to release the records following the illegal scooping of text messages. Republican critics described the move as unwarranted surveillance by the deep state. They used the revelation to advocate for reforms to FISA. One senator suggested the records indicate potential perjury. Another cited a long train of abuses by the Biden administration.

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