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Republicans Accuse Special Counsel of Unlawful Congressional Spying

7/17/2026

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Republican Fox News representatives claimed special counsel Jack Smith illegally obtained congressional text messages and phone records.
Rep. Jim Jordan said the alleged spying violates the Constitution’s separation-of-powers principle and could lead to Smith’s prosecution.
Sen. Josh Hawley stated Smith read and shared his text messages without a warrant, breaching the law.

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Republican Fox News representatives claimed special counsel Jack Smith illegally obtained congressional text messages and phone records.
Rep. Jim Jordan said the alleged spying violates the Constitution’s separation-of-powers principle and could lead to Smith’s prosecution.
Sen. Josh Hawley stated Smith read and shared his text messages without a warrant, breaching the law.