🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Jack Smith seized personal checks of nearly 5,000 Americans who donated to Trump
What happened
Jack Smith's team obtained 4,782 personal checks via subpoenas from nearly 5,000 Americans who donated to Trump's campaigns between September 2019 and August 2023. The checks contained bank account and routing numbers, signatures, and home addresses. The seizures were conducted across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Why it matters
The seizures of personal checks containing sensitive information have raised concerns about the handling of donor data and the potential implications for privacy. The matter has been brought to light in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The extent to which the seized information will be used is unclear.
Key facts
- Jack Smith's team obtained personal checks
- 4,782 checks were seized
- Checks contained bank account and routing numbers, signatures, and home addresses
- Seizures were conducted across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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