**House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan Launches Inquiry into DOJ Inspector General’s Role in “Arctic Frost” Investigation**
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has opened a new inquiry into the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), seeking details about the watchdog’s direct participation in the Biden DOJ’s “Arctic Frost” investigation. The inquiry also focuses on the OIG’s involvement in the seizure and imaging of Representative Scott Perry’s personal cellphone.
In a letter sent Wednesday to Acting Inspector General Don Richard Berthiaume, Jordan outlined concerns regarding the OIG’s cooperation with the FBI during the investigation. According to his letter, FBI agents and an OIG agent seized Perry’s phone on August 9, 2022, while he was traveling with his family. Jordan noted that this seizure was connected to the joint investigation between the OIG and the DOJ known as Arctic Frost.
Reports referenced by Jordan indicate that the OIG used its own laboratory in Northern Virginia to assist the FBI with a forensic review of Perry’s device. The letter states that Perry’s phone “was imaged after the search,” producing a complete forensic copy that included communications protected under common-law privileges and the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause.
Jordan expressed serious concerns over the OIG’s willingness to assist with the imaging of Perry’s phone, stating that it “raises serious concerns about why the OIG would be willing to sacrifice its independence to assist the FBI in advancing such a partisan investigation.”
Further highlighting the scope of Arctic Frost, Jordan cited recently disclosed internal FBI documents revealing that investigators collected call logs from nine Members of Congress, including eight Senators, covering the period from January 4 through January 7, 2021.
Additionally, Jordan noted that the Biden-Harris White House helped the FBI obtain government-issued devices previously used by former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Earlier this month, Attorney General Pam Bondi detailed findings from the investigation. Bondi stated:
> “During the Arctic Frost Investigation, we found that Special Counsel seized President Trump’s government-issued phone. This means the Biden Administration turned over President Trump’s phone to Special Counsel—an UNPRECEDENTED action. In addition, Special Counsel subpoenaed all of President Trump’s PERSONAL phone records. We can never again allow this kind of government weaponization in America. I submitted these new documents to our partners on Capitol Hill. I commend our team at the FBI for working diligently to expose this.”
Other lawmakers have also voiced concerns regarding the investigation. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley previously released information demonstrating that former Special Counsel Jack Smith targeted what he described as the “entire Republican apparatus.” Grassley publicly shared documents indicating that Attorney General Merrick Garland, former FBI Director Chris Wray, and DOJ official Lisa Monaco authorized the opening of Arctic Frost.
Grassley further revealed that Smith issued a total of 197 subpoenas to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, including financial institutions. Conservative groups such as Turning Point USA and the Republican Attorneys General Association were among those examined.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Grassley said:
> “I’ve obtained through legally protected whistleblower disclosures, 197 subpoenas were issued by Jack Smith and his team. These subpoenas were issued to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, including financial institutions.”
Former President Donald Trump also commented on the investigation last week, calling for accountability for those involved in Arctic Frost and earlier probes. Trump said:
> “Former FBI Agent Walter Giardina is a DIRTY COP! He should be, along with Deranged Jack Smith, the sinister team of Lisa Monaco and Andrew Weissmann, Liddle’ Jay Bratt, Norm Eisen and his FAKE Charity, CREW, Christopher Wray, Merrick Garland, Thomas Windom, who dreamt up the corrupt J-6 Witch Hunt, should be investigated, immediately. They are a disgrace to our Nation. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Jordan’s inquiry is now seeking documents and communications detailing the OIG’s role, the decision-making process behind its involvement, and any internal discussions related to the Arctic Frost investigation.
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