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Grassley Says Jack Smith Subpoenas Lacked Basis, Exposed Donors

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Former special counsel Jack Smith confirmed his team obtained at least 4,782 donor checks in the Arctic Frost probe.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said the subpoenas lacked a basis.
Grassley said the subpoenas disclosed donors’ addresses, phone numbers and bank details in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
He also claimed the June 2023 subpoena captured texts from about 50 journalists and messages from White House officials.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith confirmed his team obtained at least 4,782 donor checks in the Arctic Frost probe.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said the subpoenas lacked a basis.
Grassley said the subpoenas disclosed donors’ addresses, phone numbers and bank details in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
He also claimed the June 2023 subpoena captured texts from about 50 journalists and messages from White House officials.