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Lindsey Graham Was Likely Witness in Trump 2020 Election Case, Jack Smith Tells Late Senators Sister
What happened
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, was told by Jack Smith that her late brother was likely a witness in the 2020 election case against Donald Trump. Lindsey Graham had examined Trump's election fraud claims and found them false. Smith's team obtained phone records of several senators, including Lindsey Graham's, as part of the investigation. Lindsey Graham was not a target of the investigation.
Why it matters
The significance of the phone records and their potential impact on the investigation is disputed, with some seeing it as an overreach by the special counsel's team and others as a necessary measure to gather evidence. The case is also significant because it involves the use of phone records of lawmakers, which some see as an infringement on their privacy. The outcome of the case may have implications for future investigations into the actions of public officials.
Key facts
- Lindsey Graham found Trump's 2020 election fraud claims false
- Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, took over his Senate seat
- Marsha Blackburn sued Jack Smith over the phone records
- Lindsey Graham was not a target of the investigation
- Jack Smith obtained phone records of several senators.
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