President Donald Trump has unleashed a scathing critique of former special counsel Jack Smith, igniting fresh debate over the Biden administration's shadowy "Arctic Frost" probe.

Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday, branding Smith a "CRIMINAL" who "SHOULD BE IN JAIL," while sharing a link to a revealing story by Newsmax. He didn’t hold back, calling Smith "an ugly person, both inside and out," and relishing a past victory over him.

This outburst comes as new details emerge about "Arctic Frost," a 2022 FBI investigation that morphed into Smith’s special counsel probe targeting Trump’s handling of classified documents and actions tied to the 2020 election. The probe, critics argue, reeks of political vendetta rather than legal merit.

Unpacking the 'Arctic Frost' Origins

Declassified documents show "Arctic Frost" was greenlit by high-ranking Biden officials, including former Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray. The memo launching it was drafted by Timothy Thibault, a former FBI official later ousted after his anti-Trump social media posts came to light.

The investigation’s foundation appears flimsy, hinging on CNN interview clips, like one with Steve Bannon, and testimony from the Democrat-led Jan. 6 committee. Retired FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam told Just the News there was "no evidence" beyond such weak threads.

Former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova didn’t mince words, labeling it "a brazen abuse of power that requires a criminal investigation immediately." Such criticism fuels the narrative that this was less about justice and more about settling political scores.

Political Weaponization or Legal Duty?

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, slammed the memo as a recycled tactic, likening it to the debunked 2016 "Crossfire Hurricane" probe into Trump-Russia ties. "It's the same old weaponization, same old political focus — going after your political enemies," Jordan said on "Just the News, No Noise."

Jordan has demanded Smith testify before Congress about the probe’s roots, threatening a subpoena if he dodges the call. This move signals a broader Republican push to expose what they see as systemic bias within federal agencies.

The "Arctic Frost" memo claimed Trump’s campaign "conspired to corruptly obstruct Congress' certification" of the 2020 election through alternate electors, a process historically used without prosecution in 1876 and 1960. Trump and his allies counter that this is selective enforcement, a clear double standard by the Justice Department.

Scope of the Probe Raises Alarms

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., revealed Wednesday that "Arctic Frost" files point to what he called "nothing short of a Biden administration enemies list." He noted 197 subpoenas targeting over 400 GOP figures and organizations, describing the scale as far worse than Nixon-era overreach.

Johnson warned that partisan actors remain embedded in federal agencies, working to undermine their opponents. "The fact that law-abiding, God-fearing Americans are on a Biden administration enemies list should shock every American," he added, striking at the heart of public trust in government.

Former prosecutors have echoed this, telling Just the News that the FBI memo launching "Arctic Frost" lacked legal substance. They argue it was a thinly veiled attempt to criminalize legitimate challenges to the 2020 election results, a dangerous precedent for democratic dissent.

A Call for Accountability

Trump’s fiery Truth Social post reflects a boiling frustration among many who see "Arctic Frost" as the latest chapter in a long saga of lawfare against him and his supporters. It’s hard to ignore the pattern of investigations that seem to prioritize political theater over hard evidence.

The criticism from figures like Jordan and Johnson suggests a deeper rot within institutions meant to uphold impartial justice. If probes like this can target one side with such fervor, what’s stopping them from coming for anyone who dares to question the prevailing narrative?

As this story unfolds, the demand for answers grows louder, with calls for Smith to face Congress and for a thorough reckoning of how "Arctic Frost" came