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Jim Jordan Says His Phone Records Subpoenaed in Arctic Frost Probe

Jim Jordan Says His Phone Records Subpoenaed in Arctic Frost Probe

Summary

The Department of Justice subpoenaed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan's phone records in the Arctic Frost investigation. This investigation looked into whether President Donald Trump and his allies tried to change the 2020 election results. The FBI accessed phone data from Republican lawmakers during this probe.

Key Facts

  • The DOJ subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s phone records for over two years of data in 2022.
  • The Arctic Frost investigation examined actions around the 2020 election.
  • The probe began under President Joe Biden's administration.
  • The investigation led to charges against President Donald Trump, which were eventually dropped.
  • The FBI accessed Republican lawmakers' phone data during January 2021, around the Capitol attack.
  • The FBI fired employees and dismantled a corruption unit after the investigation.
  • Jim Jordan suggested there might be legal changes to how agencies can access phone records.

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