The FBI has revealed details about Donald Trump's activities on his phone during the US Capitol riot on January 6. According to special counsel Jack Smith, an FBI Computer Analysis Response Team forensic examiner can provide insights into the news and social media applications Trump was using on his phone that day.
Smith's filing stated that Trump was actively using his phone, particularly the Twitter application, consistently throughout the afternoon after returning from his speech at the Ellipse. This information sheds light on Trump's engagement with social media during the unfolding events at the Capitol.
In addition to phone activity, three unidentified witnesses are prepared to testify that on the afternoon of January 6, the television in the White House dining room where Trump was present was tuned into news programs covering the events at the Capitol in real time. This testimony suggests that Trump was aware of the situation as it was happening.
These revelations could be crucial for prosecutors in demonstrating to a future jury what Trump was witnessing on TV while he was making comments and posting online during the events of January 6. The combination of phone usage logs and witness testimony provides a comprehensive picture of Trump's actions and awareness on that fateful day.
