Categories The News And Times Blog Politicization of the FBI refers to the use or perceived use of the agency’s vast investigative powers … Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 8, 2025 Politicization of the FBI refers to the use or perceived use of the agency’s vast investigative powers Articles and Tweets Articles and Tweets #FBI Politicization of the FBI refers to the use or perceived use of the agency’s vast investigative powers for political gain rather than for impartial law enforcement. It occurs when an administration, an FBI director, or other high-ranking officials direct the Bureau’s activities based on partisan agendas instead of the rule of law. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The issue erodes public confidence in the fairness of the justice system and jeopardizes the FBI’s ability to operate as an independent and effective law enforcement body. [2, 6] Types of FBI politicization Politicization can be categorized in several ways, often overlapping in practice: • Investigative bias: Targeting political opponents or pr What is the present state of the Lawsuit by fired FBI officials: In September 2025, former acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll Jr. and other fired leaders sued the governm – Google Search Arctic Frost Revelation #FBI #2020Election #CapitolRiot Recent revelations regarding “Arctic Frost,” an FBI investigation that predated Special Counsel Jack Smith’s probe into the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, have emerged from documents released by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley. It was revealed in early October 2025 that the FBI obtained call detail records from congressional Republicans in 2023 as part of the investigation. [1, 2, 3] The “Arctic Frost” investigation and the revelations • The FBI investigation: The FBI opened its “Arctic Frost” investigation in April 2022 to investigate election-related matters. It later formed the basis for Special Counsel Morning News NOW Full Episode #FBI #DOJ #JackSmith Justice Department investigation: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is under scrutiny following reports that the FBI monitored phone metadata of Republican senators during his January 6 investigation. The special counsel’s office that investigated Smith confirmed it was reviewing allegations that Smith’s actions constituted illegal political activity. News reports in early October 2025 indicated that the Justice Department is investigating former Special Counsel Jack Smith following revelations that the FBI, under his authority, obtained phone metadata from several Republican senators as part of the January 6 investigation. FBI obtained Republican senators’ phone metadat RT by @mikenov: Former #FBI Director James Comey has entered a plea. RT by @mikenov: Always ask the right questions to expose fraud, waste, and abuse of power and taxpayer dollars in government. #ThinkersToolbox @FBIDirectorKash @FBIDDBongino #FBI #TheHouseIsFullOfBugs #KashPatel #DanBongino RT by @mikenov: 🚨Update: President Trump will host a roundtable discussion on ANTIFA at the White House today at 3PM!! pic. #FBI Politicization has been a persistent concern throughout the history of the FBI, stemming from the tension between its law enforcement role and its place within the political landscape of the U.S.. Examples range from targeting political dissidents to controversy over investigations into high-profile political figures. [1, 2, 3] Early examples of political influence (1919–1970s) • First Red Scare and Palmer Raids (1919–1920): During this period of anti-communist fervor, the Bureau of Investigation (the FBI’s predecessor) orchestrated large-scale raids on suspected radicals and anarchists. These operations, conducted under Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, were politically motivated an Lawsuit by fired FBI officials: In September 2025, former acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll Jr. and other fired leaders sued the government – Google Search Recent revelations regarding “Arctic Frost,” an FBI investigation that predated Special Counsel Jack Smith’s probe into the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, have emerged from documents released by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley. It was revealed in early October 2025 that the FBI obtained call detail records from congressional Republicans in 2023 as part of the investigation. 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