Grassley reveals former FBI Director Christopher Wray, Merrick Garland approved opening Arctic Frost

Grassley said the document, which contained Garland's, Wray's and Monaco's handwritten signatures, was provided by the Justice Department as part of his oversight authority.

By Misty Severi

Published: October 23, 2025 3:26pm

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday released a document proving that former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and FBI Director Christopher Wray all approved opening the Arctic Frost investigation.

Operation Arctic Frost formed the basis of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's false elector case, and other Biden administration investigations into President Donald Trump.

Grassley said the document, which contained Garland's, Wray's and Monaco's handwritten signatures, was provided by the Justice Department as part of his oversight authority.

"Just received this doc [from the] DOJ," Grassley posted on X. "Proof that Biden Atty General Merrick Garland, Deputy Atty General Lisa Monaco, [and] FBI Dir Chris Wray all PERSONALLY APPROVED opening Arctic Frost. This investigation unleashed unchecked govt power at the highest levels. My oversight will continue."

You can view the document here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.