Trump DOJ Seized Data From House Democrats

In 2018, the DOJ investigated leaks related to the Russia investigation, targeting lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff. Using a grand jury, they subpoenaed Apple for data, affecting at least a dozen people connected to the House Intelligence Committee. Such investigations into Congress members are rare. Criticism arose over the DOJ's actions, seen as an abuse of power to target political enemies and protect allies like Roger Stone and Mike Flynn. Adam Schiff called for the Inspector General to investigate these actions, alleging misuse of the DOJ under Trump. The DOJ, Apple, and former Attorney General William Barr did not comment.

Which two lawmakers were targeted by the DOJ in 2018 as part of an investigation into leaks?

• Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham

• Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

• Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

• Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff

What was the DOJ's method for obtaining data from Apple in the investigation?

• Search warrant

• Grand jury subpoena

• Direct request

• Court order

How common is it for the DOJ to investigate members of Congress?

• Very common

• Extremely rare

• Somewhat common

• Rare

What did Adam Schiff call for in response to the DOJ's actions?

• A congressional hearing

• A public apology

• A press conference

• An Inspector General investigation

Who did not comment on the DOJ's investigation according to the transcript?

• Eric Swalwell

• Adam Schiff

• William Barr

• Nancy Pelosi