Jim Jordan on Investigation into AT&T, Verizon, and Jack Smith's 'Arctic Frost' Probe

Congressional Investigation into 'Arctic Frost'

• 🎯 House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan launched an investigation into AT&T and Verizon in response to subpoenas issued by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
• 🔍 The investigation aims to uncover communications between Jack Smith's office and these telecom companies regarding information on 430 Republican targets, including eight GOP senators.
• ⚠️ Jordan characterizes the probe as a "political fishing expedition" designed to weaponize the government against political opponents.

Subpoenas and Fifth Amendment

• 📞 Subpoenas were sent to AT&T and Verizon for phone records of United States senators, with a request for a gag order preventing companies from notifying their customers.
• ⚖️ Two of Jack Smith's deputies, Mr. Bratton and Mr. Windham, invoked their Fifth Amendment rights 71 and 73 times, respectively, when questioned about the nature and political intent of the Arctic Frost investigation.
• ❓ Deputies refused to answer questions about whether the investigation was a political attempt to harm President Trump or if other individuals beyond the eight senators were targeted.

Broader Concerns with Jack Smith's Office

• 🏛️ Jordan highlighted that Jack Smith's office also obtained a gag order on President Trump and conducted a raid on Trump's home as part of his special counsel investigation.
• 🗣️ An attorney for a defendant reportedly told them, "We didn't know you were a Trump guy. We thought you were interested in this judge position," suggesting potential bias.
• 🎤 The investigation into AT&T and Verizon is part of a larger effort to understand the actions of Jack Smith's office and ensure accountability for potential statutory or constitutional violations.