In a stunning legal escalation, Donald Trump Jr. had his mobile phone seized by federal agents investigating the January 6th Capitol riot, The Mirror can reveal.
The dramatic confiscation occurred as the former president's son was boarding a flight at Nashville International Airport, marking one of the most significant moves yet in the sprawling investigation into the 2021 insurrection.
The Airport Confrontation
According to sources close to the matter, Trump Jr. was approached by agents who presented legal documentation authorising the seizure of his electronic device. The encounter, described as "professional but tense," occurred just as he was about to board a private aircraft.
This development suggests investigators are pursuing evidence from the very highest levels of Donald Trump's inner circle, including his immediate family members.
Legal Team's Furious Response
The former president's legal team has reacted with fury, condemning the seizure as a "politically motivated overreach" designed to harass the Trump family. They allege the action represents a dangerous weaponisation of federal investigative powers.
"This is nothing short of harassment against the Trump family," a spokesperson for Trump Jr. stated. "They're trying to silence and intimidate those who oppose the current administration."
Expanding Investigation Reaches New Heights
Legal experts note that seizing a phone from such a high-profile figure indicates prosecutors believe they have substantial grounds to suspect it contains evidence relevant to their investigation. The device likely contains text messages, emails, and call logs that could prove crucial to understanding events leading up to January 6th.
This move follows similar actions against other Trump allies, but represents the most direct action taken against a member of the former president's immediate family.
What This Means for the Trump Family
The seizure signals that Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation is advancing aggressively, with prosecutors apparently willing to pursue evidence wherever it leads—even to the former president's children.
As the investigation continues to expand, all eyes will be on what evidence might be extracted from the device and whether it could potentially implicate other high-ranking figures in the events surrounding the Capitol attack.
This development ensures that the January 6th investigation will remain at the forefront of American political discourse as it reaches deeper into Donald Trump's closest circles.
