[lightman]

“DOJ chose this unnecessary and aggressive action instead of simply contacting my attorneys,” the statement said. “These kinds of banana republic tactics should concern every citizen.

[Sacajaweau]

Okay....It appears that despite what the warrant says...if they find something that might apply to another case (let's say Jan 6th)...they can use it in that case.

I think that is what is going on.

In the end, probable cause is an escape phrase....

[Iron Munro]

Who knows what illegal crap they have loaded into that phone?

Toss it and get a new one.

[madison10]

We are all going to need multiple phones like the citizens of China. One you hand over and one, or two, that you don’t.

[sten]

phone should be tossed.

definitely compromised.

could have ‘extra surprise’ installed

[Magnatron]

Perry did an idiotic thing.

The correct answer would have been “No, I’m not giving you my phone. Call my attorney. Now get the F out of my way.”

He should have let them take it by force. Would be a great story on the news. Don’t fight, but resist. He should have kept it in his pocket, said the above, and let them wrestle him to the ground and forcefully remove it — arresting him if necessary. Deal with it later in court. He’s a Congressman for gawd’s sake.

Sometimes being a martyr has benefits to the whole...

[Fai Mao]

I would immediately replace the phone and have the number changed. It’s bugged.

[NWFree]

They probably wanted pics of his kids

[RetiredScientist]

I think even some Democrats are seeing the lack of due process here. If the FBI Gestapo can do this to Trump, then they can do it to all of us with less impunity. Why do you think they added a lot more IRS agents. This smells like a deep pile of B.S.!

[immadashell]

… the elite hostage rescue team…

Is this same “elite” team that was present at Ruby Ridge and Waco?

[Nebr FAL owner]

Any bets on the phone having been cloned & spyware\malware installed by the Garland STASI\FBI? If he was smart he would immediately give that phone the Hillary Clinton treatment on the floor with a hammer&make damn sure Reich’s führer Garland knows why the big public show!

[BiteYourSelf]

They’ve probably stuffed it full of spyware.🙄