Morning Wire Special Counsel Twitter Subpoena & DeSantis Newsom Face-off | 11.30.23
Nov 30, 2023
Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's Twitter interactions raises serious First Amendment concerns about government surveillance. Excitement mounts as Governors Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom gear up for a high-stakes debate, highlighting their contrasting political ideologies. The discussion also sheds light on troubling law enforcement priorities, with January 6th investigations overshadowing more pressing public safety issues. Additionally, concerns about a TSA surveillance program targeting individuals without evidence spark significant civil liberties debates.
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Special Counsel Subpoena
- Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed information on anyone who interacted with Trump's Twitter account.
- This raises First Amendment concerns regarding free speech.
Scope of the Warrant
- The warrant sought information on Trump's Twitter interactions, including likes, retweets, and direct messages.
- The DOJ also wanted the content of Trump's tweets, IP addresses, and privacy settings.
DeSantis-Newsom Debate
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom will debate, despite not running against each other.
- This debate offers DeSantis a chance to boost his campaign and Newsom an opportunity to gain national attention.