Source: Reuters (via feed)
The FBI subpoenaed phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles when they were private citizens in 2022 and 2023, according to Patel. The records were obtained during the federal investigation of Donald Trump. Patel disclosed this information to Reuters on Wednesday. Neither Patel nor Wiles held government positions at that time. Patel currently serves as the FBI director, while Wiles is the White House Chief of Staff. The probe involved review of communications linked to Trump. The subpoena was issued under the Biden administration. Details on the nature of the calls or additional context were not provided. This action reflects the broad scope of the investigation during that period. The FBI’s interest in private citizens’ calls highlights the intensity of the probe.
Access to phone records of individuals linked to high-profile probes can impact privacy discussions in government investigations and corporate sectors.
