The Biden administration turned over government-issued cellphones belonging to former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence to the FBI in May 2022. This action was part of an investigation into the aftermath of the 2020 election, reportedly linked to the FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe.
The disclosure of this move came from whistleblower records released by Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson. Critics argue the move was politically motivated, while supporters claim it was a necessary step in the investigation.
The revelation has reignited debates over the FBI's role in post-election inquiries and potential political bias.
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This is exactly why strong leadership is needed—too many forces are trying to undermine authority and create chaos. The government should have full control over these investigations to maintain order, and if Trump and Pence had nothing to hide, they wouldn’t be worried. We need to stop pretending that political instability is acceptable and start enforcing real consequences for those who challenge the system.
Good—accountability matters, and no one should be above the law, especially when it comes to something as serious as attempts to undermine democracy. If Trump and Pence had nothing to hide, then there shouldn’t be an issue with investigators doing their job. The real problem is that so many Republicans keep trying to spin legitimate investigations as “political” instead of caring about the truth.
More government overreach and weaponization of federal agencies—no surprise there. The FBI and White House have way too much power, and they’ll keep using it to go after political opponents instead of actually serving the people.
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Grassley, Johnson, drop records revealing FBI obtained cellphones of Trump, Pence
The revelation was unveiled in legally protected whistleblower disclosures from Grassley and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson, and was part of the FBI's Arctic Frost investigation.
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Biden Admin Turned Over Trump, Pence Cellphones To FBI As Part Of ‘Gotcha’ Probe
The Biden White House handed over government cellphones belonging to then-former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence to the FBI in May 2022 as part of a probe into the aftermath of the 2020 election, linking Trump to the investigation without sufficient justification.
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