Jack Smith requests search warrant to view all users who interacted with Trump
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:56 PM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023
In a search warrant served to X, formerly Twitter, Special Counsel Jack Smith sought a plethora of data regarding the account of former President Donald Trump, as well as details on the millions of social media accounts that engaged with him, including those that liked any of Trump’s tweets between October 2020 and January 2021.
A list of every user and account who liked or retweeted one of Trump’s posts between October 2020 and January 2021 is requested in the heavily redacted search warrant, along with “all associated logs and metadata,” which may include location information, among other things.
The DOJ would have access to data on millions of American customers as a result of this incredibly expansive request.
According to the New York Post, X first put off granting the request, which led to a $350,000 fine being levied against the platform.
In addition, a list of all the devices used to log into Trump’s account and any IP addresses connected to it is requested in the warrant. This implies that the information would have been disclosed to the special prosecutor by any employee or assistant who logged into the account.
They demanded access to every bit of data on Trump’s “connect” and “notification” tabs, including search history, blocks, mutes, and even draft tweets.
X (Twitter) was also directed by the warrant not to inform Trump about the search order. The company made an unsuccessful attempt to overcome this in court.
Smith had argued in counter-arguments that “there is reason to believe notification to the former president, a sophisticated actor with an expansive platform, would result in a statutorily cognizable harm.”
“The [Non Disclosure Order] was granted based on facts showing that notifying the former president would result in destruction of or tampering with evidence, intimidation of potential witnesses, or other serious jeopardy to an investigation or delaying of trial.”
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How does Special Counsel Smith argue that notifying Trump of the search order could potentially jeopardize the ongoing investigation or trial
Recent Developments in the Search Warrant Served to X (Formerly Twitter)
In a recent turn of events, Special Counsel Jack Smith has issued a search warrant to X, formerly known as Twitter, demanding a vast amount of data related to former President Donald Trump’s account. This request also includes details about the millions of social media accounts that engaged with Trump, specifically those that liked his tweets between October 2020 and January 2021.
The search warrant, which was heavily redacted, asks for a comprehensive list of users and accounts that liked or retweeted Trump’s posts during the specified time period. Additionally, it requests all associated logs and metadata, which may also include location information, among other things. This means that the Department of Justice would potentially have access to data on millions of American customers as a result of this expansive request.
According to the New York Post, X initially resisted complying with the request, which ultimately led to the platform being fined $350,000. The warrant also seeks information on all the devices used to log into Trump’s account and any associated IP addresses, implying that any employee or assistant who accessed the account would have their information disclosed to the special prosecutor.
Furthermore, the warrant demands access to every piece of data on Trump’s “connect” and “notification” tabs on the platform, including search history, blocks, mutes, and even draft tweets. It is worth noting that X was instructed not to inform Trump about the search order, and the company’s attempt to challenge this directive in court was unsuccessful.
Special Counsel Smith argued that notifying Trump of the search order could potentially result in the destruction or tampering of evidence, intimidation of potential witnesses, or other serious jeopardy to the ongoing investigation or trial. As a result, the Non-Disclosure Order was granted based on the belief that notifying Trump would have negative consequences.
It remains to be seen how X (formerly Twitter) will proceed in response to this search warrant. The implications of this request, which encompasses a significant range of data and user information, raise important questions about privacy and the power of social media platforms. As this case continues to unfold, it is crucial to stay informed about its implications for privacy rights and the broader conversation surrounding online platforms and their handling of user data.
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