As I understand it, text messages and emails on government devices are public records and are therefore saved indefinitely.
Anyone that thinks destroying a device eliminates records associated with that device does not understand messaging and email technology.
Ok so where are Hillarys? She and her girlfriend used government devices. So where are the texts and messages?
Exactly, also true for any device provided by a corporate entity that is regulated in any way. All communications are recorded and archived for future litigation and investigations.