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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.
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