Trump's Phone Data to Play Key Role in Election Interference Trial

Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to use data from former President Trump's cell phone, including information on when his phone was unlocked and the Twitter application was open on January 6, 2021, in the upcoming trial against Trump for charges related to election interference. Smith intends to call expert witnesses who have analyzed the cellular phone data and reviewed images and websites visited on Trump's phone. The trial is set to begin on March 4, 2024. Additionally, Smith's team has obtained Trump's direct messages on Twitter, despite the company's efforts to block access. Smith has also asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether Trump can be prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.