Source: The American Conservative
by Harrison Berger
“In an April 10, 2024 post on Truth Social, then-candidate for president Trump urged Republicans in Congress to ‘KILL FISA,’ referring to the U.S. law establishing procedures for foreign surveillance. ‘IT WAS ILLEGALLY USED AGAINST ME, AND MANY OTHERS. THEY SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN!!!’ Yet now that he has entered the White House for a second term, Trump is seeking to extend those spying powers he once denounced. As POLTICO reported last week, the Trump administration, in an effort led by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, is quietly pressing Congress to approve a ‘clean’ extension of Section 702 surveillance authorities, potentially through 2027.” (02/27/26)