Democrats have demanded a probe into reports that officials acting under former President Donald Trump seized lawmakers' Apple account informatio

Trump officials seized Democrat's Apple data - reports

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2021-06-11 11:30:05

Democrats have demanded a probe into reports that officials acting under former President Donald Trump seized lawmakers' Apple account information.

According to The New York Times, prosecutors subpoenaed the tech giant for account data for at least two House Intelligence Committee members.

"These actions appear to be yet another egregious assault on our democracy waged by the former president," the House speaker said in a statement. She said she supported calls for an investigation, adding: "Transparency is essential."

On Thursday night, representative Eric Swalwell told broadcaster CNN that he was another Democrat targeted. He confirmed that family members' information - including a child's - were also obtained.

Trump repeatedly demanded the DOJ go after his political enemies. It's clear his demands didn't fall on deaf ears. This baseless investigation, while now closed, is yet another example of Trump's corrupt weaponization of justice. And how much he imperiled our democracy.