Internet abuzz as Fox News' Sean Hannity reports on Jack Smith's move to use Donald Trump's phone data at trial

Special Counsel Jack Smith is all set to use Donald Trump's phone data at trial, Internet says former POTUS 'is fried'
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity sparks anticipation, revealing Jack Smith's trial strategy involving the use of Donald Trump's phone data (X/@politvidchannel, YouTube/Fox News, Getty Images)
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity sparks anticipation, revealing Jack Smith's trial strategy involving the use of Donald Trump's phone data (X/@politvidchannel, YouTube/Fox News, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Special Counsel Jack Smith was reportedly appointed by Attorney General Merrick B Garland to investigate former President Donald Trump.

The investigations encompassed two major incidents: Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, along with Trump's possession of classified materials at his Florida residence, as per The New York Times.

In a recent development on the investigations, Fox News anchor Sean Hannity has revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Special Counsel Smith is “expected” to use Trump's phone data during the trial, sparking a reaction from internet users. 

Sean Hannity says ‘hold the phone’ amid Donald Trump's recent trial update

On X, Fox News anchor Sean Hannity wrote, “HOLD THE PHONE: Jack Smith Expected to Use Trump's Phone Data at Trial; Report.”



 

Hannity also updated his official website with an article on Donald Trump’s trial which is currently being overseen by Jack Smith.

In this article, Hannity shared claims from a report by Axios about how Smith plans to use data from Trump’s White House cell phone in the “federal 2020 election interference case.”

It has been reported that Smith plans to summon a special witness responsible for "extracting and processing data" from Trump's phone, along with another undisclosed individual.

Hannity, citing Axios, mentioned that this witness would also "determine the usages of the phone" during the post-2020 election period, encompassing January 6, 2021.

The report highlighted specific timeframes, including when X (then Twitter) was open on Trump's phone on the day of the Capitol riot, according to the court filing.

Internet reacts to Donald Trump’s phone data potentially becoming key evidence in trial

After Fox News anchor Sean Hannity shared his report on how Special Counsel Jack Smith is “expected” to use Donald Trump’s “phone date,” the internet was quick to respond.

One user wrote, “Well, it seems appropriate.  If his phone links him to crime, it is evidence and should be admitted at trial. Facts are facts,” and another said, “I'm ready. 🤝”



 



 

“Every American should be alarmed,” expressed one user and another wrote, “YES JESUS!”



 



 

People continued to weigh in as one user wrote, “Trump is fried. He is not a viable candidate,” and another said, “…and it won’t make any difference.”



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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