FBI Records Detailed Phone Tracking of Susie Wiles
Declassified documents reveal that investigators tracked the phone activity of a top adviser to Donald Trump.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Financial Crime
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The White House Government Transparency Task Force has released declassified FBI records detailing the phone tracking of adviser Susie Wiles. The surveillance occurred during an investigation into the handling of classified documents by former President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
These records provide insight into the investigative methods employed by Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding potential contacts between Trump's inner circle and his legal team.
Records document phone activity involving 21 attorneys and a specific 41-second call on March 24, 2023. The investigation regarding the retention of classified documents did not result in a conviction of Donald Trump.
The players
Susie Wiles
She is a top political adviser to former President Donald Trump.
Jack Smith
He served as the special counsel leading the investigation into the retention of classified documents by Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
He is the current President of the United States.
White House Government Transparency Task Force
This entity is responsible for declassifying and releasing government records to the public.
The details
Investigators monitored call times and durations, focusing on communications between Wiles and Trump's legal counsel. The FBI subsequently interviewed Wiles on April 7, 2023, as part of the inquiry into the former president's document retention practices.
Timeline
2021: Donald Trump left office.
March 24, 2023: A 41-second call occurred between Wiles and an attorney.
April 7: The FBI conducted an interview with Susie Wiles.
October 2026: Jack Smith attended a concert in Maryland.
October 5, 2026: The Government Transparency Task Force released the FBI records.
Legal Context
This disclosure follows the investigative patterns established by the special counsel investigation into the retention of classified documents by Donald Trump. The release offers new transparency into the operational tactics used during the high-profile federal probe.
The release of these records provides the public with transparency regarding the extent of federal surveillance techniques used in political investigations. Residents may consider how such documentation influences the perception of legal processes involving high-level government officials.
The takeaway
These documents underscore the role of digital communications data in modern federal investigations involving political figures. Understanding these methods helps the public contextualize how legal teams build cases regarding the handling of sensitive government materials.
Further reading
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