In the upcoming federal trial concerning alleged election interference, prosecutors may have a significant advantage thanks to evidence from Donald Trump’s cell phone. Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to present crucial data obtained from Trump’s phone during his final days as President.
This evidence is expected to shed light on Trump’s phone and Twitter usage, particularly on January 6. HuffPost reports that three experts, chosen by Smith for their expertise in cell phone data analysis, will testify about Trump’s cell phone activities.
These experts possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field. According to The New Republic, two of them will analyze and visually present the geographic location data from the device, focusing on movements toward the Capitol area. The third expert will discuss Trump’s Twitter activities on January 6, including images and websites viewed.
Politico notes a potential challenge in linking Trump directly to his online activities. This is due to figures like social media manager Dan Scavino, who managed Trump’s social media, possibly posting content on Trump’s behalf.
The legal actions against Trump stem from his attempts to maintain power after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. He faces four criminal charges and has pleaded not guilty. Trump allegedly engaged in a broad conspiracy. Earlier this year, Smith gained access to Trump’s personal Twitter account, which could play a key role in the investigation.
Trump denies any wrongdoing and criticizes Smith’s prosecution as politically motivated. Smith’s recent court filing coincides with the Supreme Court expediting its review of a related request by the special counsel. The trial, set to begin on March 4, occurs as Trump remains the GOP frontrunner despite his legal challenges.