'No legitimate basis' for Smith subpoena of nearly 5,000 donor checks: Grassley
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says former special counsel Jack Smith obtained checks from at least 4,782 Americans as part of his “Arctic Frost” investigation, giving the Biden administration access to these individuals’ bank accounts and routing numbers.
TL;DR
- Senator Chuck Grassley alleges former special counsel Jack Smith obtained checks from at least 4,782 Americans during the "Arctic Frost" investigation.
- These checks reportedly contain home addresses, bank account and routing numbers, and signatures.
- Grassley stated that Smith's actions provided the Biden administration access to these individuals' financial information.
- Grassley questioned the legitimacy of Smith's subpoena of these checks, particularly in light of his investigation's focus and past actions regarding other campaigns.
- Jack Smith confirmed acquiring financial information during his testimony, stating it was necessary for his criminal investigations into President Trump.
- The donations were reportedly made to Trump's campaign and Trump-aligned groups and were largely small-dollar donations.