FBI agent arrests the last person anyone expected to face justice

Axios previously reported that the memo treated the alternate elector push from the 2020 race as a possible criminal conspiracy, something legal scholars still fiercely debate. Previous elections saw similar attempts without a single prosecution, which raises questions about why this one exactly triggered a federal probe.

What stood out to analysts wasn’t just the theory behind the memo but the evidence it used.

The Free Press reports that investigators leaned heavily on televised CNN segments which is an unusual choice for a politically charged case, where direct intelligence and documented evidence are usually required.

Another layer of controversy is the timing. The investigation was launched just as Trump signaled he was running again. Jim Jordan seized on that, comparing Arctic Frost to the early days of “Crossfire Hurricane” and arguing that federal agencies still rely too much on unverified material. His committee later released documents showing how massive the investigation became under Special Counsel Jack Smith. Continue reading…