In a stunning revelation, records have emerged detailing how the FBI, under the Biden administration, secretly obtained the phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles. This occurred during 2022 and 2023, a period coinciding with Jack Smith’s investigation into classified documents held at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Both Patel and Wiles were private citizens at the time the subpoenas were issued.
Kash Patel, now a key figure within the FBI, publicly denounced the actions as “outrageous and deeply alarming.” He described a deliberate attempt to conceal the process, utilizing methods designed to bypass standard oversight procedures. The subpoenas, he alleges, were based on flimsy justifications.
The fallout from this disclosure has been swift and decisive. At least ten FBI employees connected to the secret subpoenaing of Patel’s phone records have been terminated. While names remain confidential to protect privacy, the scale of the dismissals underscores the seriousness of the allegations.
The investigation, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, ultimately resulted in 37 federal charges against Trump in Miami. These charges centered on the alleged unlawful retention of presidential records at Mar-a-Lago, a property secured by Secret Service personnel. The core of the indictment involved 31 counts under the Espionage Act, alongside six process-related charges.
However, the case took an unexpected turn in 2024 when Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump, dismissed the charges. Her decision rested on two key constitutional concerns: the legitimacy of Jack Smith’s appointment by Attorney General Merrick Garland and the unrestricted funding allocated to the special counsel without Congressional approval.
The revelations surrounding the phone record subpoenas raise profound questions about the scope of the investigation and the methods employed. They highlight a growing concern regarding potential overreach and the politicization of law enforcement agencies. The dismissal of the case by Judge Cannon further complicates the narrative, adding another layer of legal and political scrutiny.
This situation has ignited a firestorm of debate, with critics pointing to a perceived “rot” within the FBI. The actions taken against the ten employees signal a clear attempt to address internal misconduct, but the broader implications for public trust and the integrity of the justice system remain significant.
