1. FBI Firings Linked to Jack Smith Investigation
At least ten FBI employees were fired for actions connected to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents.
The firings followed revelations that the FBI had secretly obtained phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles while they were private citizens.

2. Secret Seizure of Phone Records
Reuters reported that the FBI subpoenaed call records of:

Kash Patel (former Trump adviser)
Susie Wiles (Trump campaign manager and later White House Chief of Staff)
Some records dated back to the 2020–2023 period.
Files were allegedly hidden under a “prohibited” category in FBI systems, making them hard to find.

3. Recorded Call Between Wiles and Her Attorney
The FBI recorded a phone call between Susie Wiles and her attorney.
Wiles did not know she was being recorded.
Her attorney did know and consented, which raised ethical questions.

4. Lack of Clarity on Target of Investigation
Reuters could not confirm:

Whether Wiles or Patel were official investigative targets.
Who approved the subpoenas.
When exactly surveillance began or ended.

5. GOP Shock and Political Backlash
Smith’s investigative methods—including seizure of records from senators and GOP officials—prompted strong backlash from Republican leaders.
Critics argue that Smith’s investigations appear politically motivated, especially given Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

6. DHS Scandal Parallel
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that her own employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.
Employees were caught spying on her meetings.
Several were fired after polygraph testing.

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1. FBI Firings Linked to Jack Smith Investigation
<ul>
<li>At least ten FBI employees were fired for actions connected to Special Counsel Jack Smith&rsquo;s investigation into Donald Trump&rsquo;s handling of classified documents.</li>
<li>The firings followed revelations that the FBI had secretly obtained phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles while they were private citizens.</li>
</ul>
2. Secret Seizure of Phone Records
<ul>
<li>Reuters reported that the FBI subpoenaed call records of:
<ul>
<li>Kash Patel (former Trump adviser)</li>
<li>Susie Wiles (Trump campaign manager and later White House Chief of Staff)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Some records dated back to the 2020&ndash;2023 period.</li>
<li>Files were allegedly hidden under a &ldquo;prohibited&rdquo; category in FBI systems, making them hard to find.</li>
</ul>
3. Recorded Call Between Wiles and Her Attorney
<ul>
<li>The FBI recorded a phone call between Susie Wiles and her attorney.</li>
<li>Wiles did not know she was being recorded.</li>
<li>Her attorney did know and consented, which raised ethical questions.</li>
</ul>
4. Lack of Clarity on Target of Investigation
<ul>
<li>Reuters could not confirm:
<ul>
<li>Whether Wiles or Patel were official investigative targets.</li>
<li>Who approved the subpoenas.</li>
<li>When exactly surveillance began or ended.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
5. GOP Shock and Political Backlash
<ul>
<li>Smith&rsquo;s investigative methods&mdash;including seizure of records from senators and GOP officials&mdash;prompted strong backlash from Republican leaders.</li>
<li>Critics argue that Smith&rsquo;s investigations appear politically motivated, especially given Trump&rsquo;s 2024 presidential campaign.</li>
</ul>
6. DHS Scandal Parallel
<ul>
<li>DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that her own employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.</li>
<li>Employees were caught spying on her meetings.</li>
<li>Several were fired after polygraph testing.</li>
</ul>
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Spy Games in D.C.—Patel, Wiles, Noem were victims in Deep-State Surveillance Scandal

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