Special counsel obtained Trump's Twitter data, including direct messages, draft tweets, and location information
- Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a wide range of data from Donald Trump's Twitter account, including direct messages, draft tweets, deleted tweets, location data, and records of associated accounts.
- Twitter initially resisted complying with the search warrant but was held in contempt of court and fined $350,000 for missing deadlines.
- The federal judge questioned whether Twitter and Elon Musk were trying to "cozy up" to Trump by delaying compliance.
- Prosecutors argued they needed secrecy to prevent potential evidence tampering by Trump and associates.
- The obtained Twitter data could provide key insights into Trump's involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election that led to his indictment.