Grassley and Johnson Release Records on Smith Team’s Access to Lawmakers’ Texts
Grassley and Johnson released records they say show Jack Smith’s team accessed messages involving 44 members of Congress before screening. Coverage differs in how it foregrounds alleged misconduct versus Smith’s stated defense.
Lead article · Thenationaldesk · CENTERJack Smith's investigative team read messages between Trump officials, 44 Congress membersHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Grassley and Johnson were named together by 2 of 8 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Released records alleging Smith’s team accessed messages involving 44 members of Congress before screening and said he plans to bring Smith before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Joined Grassley in releasing records and said Smith’s team disregarded investigative protocols after accessing messages involving members of Congress.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 2 articles, first tue 4:18 pm. right-leaning: 6 articles, first tue 7:12 pm.
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