The concerns deepened when analysts noted that the memo reportedly leaned heavily on interview clips from CNN, using them as primary indicators that Trump may have played a role.
For many legal observers, relying on media interviews instead of firsthand investigative evidence is highly unusual for a case classified as a Sensitive Investigative Matter (SIM) — a designation reserved for probes involving political figures, religious organizations, journalists, or other constitutionally protected groups.
Critics Draw Parallels to the 2016 “Crossfire Hurricane” Investigation
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has been one of the most vocal critics of the Arctic Frost memo.
After obtaining the document from FBI Director Kash Patel, Jordan argued that he sees clear similarities between this investigation and the FBI’s earlier “Crossfire Hurricane” probe into alleged Trump-Russia ties during the 2016 election.
According to Jordan, both cases demonstrate a pattern of political bias, insufficient evidence, and an investigative approach that risked compromising public trust in federal institutions.
“It looks like the same old weaponization, the same old political mindset — going after your political opponents with weak evidence,” Continue reading…
