URGENT UPDATE: The FBI has uncovered a potentially explosive link between the Trump campaign and alleged casino gambling expenditures from 2020, revealed in newly released documents known as the “Arctic Frost” files. These findings, disclosed by FBI Director Kash Patel to Congress, indicate that campaign funds may have been misused, raising serious questions about campaign finance violations.
The October 21, 2020 memo details how the FBI’s Washington Field Office conducted an extensive review of financial records related to the Trump campaign. It specifically investigates the role of American Made Media Consultants (AMMC), suggesting that an unnamed campaign official used funds disbursed through AMMC to engage in gambling activities, including at MGM National Harbor.
According to the memo, “The FBI Washington Field Office assesses the use of AMMC… is likely vulnerable to campaign finance crimes by campaign-connected sub-vendors.” The report highlights a correlation between the funds received by the digital director of the Trump campaign and increased gambling activity shortly thereafter.
While the campaign official remains unnamed in the document, sources indicate that Gary Coby, who served as Trump’s digital director throughout the campaign, fits the profile. The FBI’s analysis suggests that the timing of AMMC’s formation and the subsequent spike in gambling expenditures warrant deeper investigation.
Though the FBI acknowledged a “low confidence” level in determining that a crime occurred, they proposed launching a formal investigation into potential federal election crimes. This scrutiny comes amid allegations from the Campaign Legal Center, a non-partisan watchdog group, which claims that the Trump campaign obscured around $170 million in spending through pass-through vendors like AMMC.
The “Arctic Frost” documents also serve as a foundation for Special Counsel Jack Smith’s ongoing investigation into Trump and his associates, with critics labeling the inquiry a “fishing expedition.” Iowa GOP Senator Chuck Grassley stated, “Arctic Frost was the vehicle by which FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors could improperly investigate the entire Republican political apparatus.”
Grassley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned the investigation as “worse than Watergate,” asserting that it represents a dangerous weaponization of federal agencies against political opponents. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently made public subpoenas requesting information on 430 individuals and organizations linked to the Republican Party, further escalating the situation.
As this story unfolds, the implications for the Trump campaign and its financial dealings are significant. The investigation raises critical concerns about transparency in political funding and the potential for misuse of campaign resources.
Stay tuned for further developments as authorities continue to explore these alarming allegations. This situation is evolving rapidly, and its impact on the political landscape could be profound.
