FBI Tracked Trump Aide's Phone, Monitored Melania Trump Before Mar-a-Lago Raid: Declassified Memos

Declassified memos reveal FBI surveillance of Trump aide and Melania before Mar-a-Lago raid.

Context

What happened: Newly declassified memos released Oct. 5 by the White House show FBI agents under former special prosecutor Jack Smith tracked Susie Wiles's calls and Melania and Barron Trump's travel before the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid. Key numbers: Memos released Oct. 5. A May 31, 2022 task list preceded the Aug. 8, 2022 raid. Why it matters: The White House called the surveillance an abuse of power and said those responsible must be held accountable. A judge dismissed Smith's case, and Smith dropped the prosecution after Trump's 2024 reelection.

What changed

Declassified memos reveal FBI surveillance of Trump aide and Melania before Mar-a-Lago raid.

Why it matters

Declassified memos reveal FBI surveillance of Trump aide and Melania before Mar-a-Lago raid. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.