[Steely Tom]

Technically, Trump never said “phones tapped.” He said “wires tapped.” The difference is subtle, but I think significant.

If it turns out they tapped optical fibers (very difficult, I know) the fake-news MSM will say it proves Trump is a liar.

Ditto if they tapped wireless communications.

[itsahoot]

If it turns out they tapped optical fibers (very difficult, I know) the fake-news MSM will say it proves Trump is a liar.

They don't have to tapp them they require the telcos to wire them into the major fiber hubs.