Trump Demands Imprisonment of Jack Smith Over Arctic Frost Probe Targeting 150 Republicans

President Donald Trump vehemently criticized Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Biden administration's "Arctic Frost" investigation, labeling Smith a criminal and demanding his imprisonment. The probe, which targeted Trump and over 150 Republicans including key GOP figures and organizations, has been described by former prosecutors and FBI agents as thin on evidence and legally deficient, with allegations of political motivation. Republican leaders like House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have compared the investigation to the discredited "Crossfire Hurricane" probe and have called for Smith to testify before Congress. Documents released by the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee suggest the FBI viewed some conservative figures as threats, including accusations of pro-Putin sentiments against certain operatives, sparking further controversy. The investigation began under anti-Trump FBI agent Timothy Thibault and was approved by high-ranking Biden administration officials, but faced sharp criticism for its perceived weaponization against political opponents. Trump and his allies have pursued a campaign to discredit the probe following Trump's 2024 election victory and the Supreme Court's immunity ruling, while Smith resigned as special counsel after dropping charges against Trump.