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Lindsey Graham Accuses FBI of Spying Amid January 6 Probe

11/20/2025

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said federal prosecutors subpoenaed his phone records without his knowledge as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's January 6 investigation.
He accused the FBI of spying on him and demanded impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, who approved the subpoena.
He previously supported expansive surveillance powers, but now expresses concern over civil liberties violations.
The episode highlights the ongoing debate over federal surveillance laws and privacy rights.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said federal prosecutors subpoenaed his phone records without his knowledge as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's January 6 investigation.
He accused the FBI of spying on him and demanded impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, who approved the subpoena.
He previously supported expansive surveillance powers, but now expresses concern over civil liberties violations.
The episode highlights the ongoing debate over federal surveillance laws and privacy rights.