Anti-Trump FBI agent responsible for opening Jack Smith elector case against president: Whistleblower

A bombshell revelation has emerged regarding the FBI’s investigation into former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election. Whistleblower disclosures obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley have uncovered that an anti-Trump FBI agent, Timothy Thibault, played a crucial role in opening the probe, known internally as “Arctic Frost,” without sufficient predication.

Thibault, who had previously been fired for violating the Hatch Act due to his anti-Trump social media posts, allegedly overstepped his authority by including Trump as a criminal subject in the investigation. Despite being unauthorized to open criminal investigations, Thibault took it upon himself to involve Trump in the case, going as far as seeking approval from Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Emails reviewed by Fox News Digital reveal Thibault’s actions, including communicating with a subordinate agent to draft opening language for the investigation and adding Trump as a criminal subject without proper authorization. Thibault’s unauthorized actions ultimately led to the approval of the Arctic Frost investigation by FBI leadership and the Justice Department.

Further complicating the situation is the involvement of DOJ official Richard Pilger, who reportedly reviewed and approved the FBI’s investigation, leading to the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith to oversee the case. Grassley had previously raised concerns about Pilger’s involvement in election-related investigations against Trump.

Smith, a former Justice Department official, was tasked with leading the investigation into Trump’s retention of classified documents and potential obstruction of the federal government’s investigation. However, the case related to classified records was dismissed by a judge due to Smith’s unlawful appointment as special counsel.

The revelations surrounding Thibault’s actions and the involvement of Pilger and Smith in the investigation have raised questions about the integrity of the probe into Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 election. Grassley has called for the production of all records related to the matter to better understand the full scope of the investigation.

This developing story continues to unfold, with Grassley and other lawmakers seeking transparency and accountability in the handling of the investigation. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing controversy.