Special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against President Donald Trump at the Justice Department on Aug. 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Jordan’s request comes amid Republicans intensifying their focus on Smith, who brought criminal charges against Trump over the 2020 election and classified documents but later dropped them because of a Justice Department policy that advises against prosecuting sitting presidents.
The request to appear for an interview marks the first instance of Congress summoning Smith after the former special counsel spent more than two years investigating and prosecuting Trump. The president has repeatedly referred to Smith as "deranged," a "thug" and a "sleazebag" and said Smith is a "criminal" who should be arrested.
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Donald Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith appear in a side-by-side photograph. (Fox News Digital)
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The senators said they had "serious constitutional concerns" about the subpoenas and that the DOJ should ask courts to unseal the records if needed. Seeking toll records is a routine part of an investigation and sheds light on when calls were placed and to whom. They do not provide any details about the contents of phone calls or messages.
Jordan called the subpoenas and his recent discovery that the FBI monitored Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., before seizing his phone "abusive surveillance."
Ashley Oliver is a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. Email story tips to ashley.oliver@fox.com.
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