The Free Press
NewslettersSign InSubscribe
Arctic Frost Is a Real Scandal
“It looks like Arctic Frost was a fishing expedition that targeted not just those involved in the fake electors scheme but the Democratic Party’s opponents more generally.” (Illustration by The Free Press; images via Getty)
Revelations about the FBI’s investigation of Republican lawmakers suggest a dangerous violation of constitutional norms.
By Eli Lake
11.04.25 — U.S. Politics
--:--
--:--
Upgrade to Listen
5 mins
Produced by ElevenLabs using AI narration
267
146

Unless you read conservative news outlets like Breitbart or stalk the Senate Judiciary Committee’s X feed, you’ve probably never heard of Arctic Frost.

No, it’s not a new soft drink and it’s not a reference to an icy tundra. “Arctic Frost” was the code name for the FBI’s 2022 investigation into the scheme by Donald Trump’s campaign to present fake slates of electors to the House of Representatives for the official certification of the 2020 election. Now Arctic Frost is back in the news.

Continue Reading The Free Press
To support our journalism, and unlock all of our investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is, subscribe below.
Already have an account?
Sign In
To read this article, sign in or subscribe
Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
Tags:
Congress
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Rule of Law
Comments
Join the conversation
Share your thoughts and connect with other readers by becoming a paid subscriber!
Already a paid subscriber? Sign in

No posts

For Free People.
LatestSearchAboutCareersShopPodcastsVideoEvents
Download the app
Download on the Google Play Store
©2025 The Free Press. All Rights Reserved.Powered by Substack.
Privacy∙Terms∙Collection notice