House Republicans target Judge James Boasberg with impeachment over 'Arctic Frost' controversy
Hold onto your hats, folks -- Republican lawmakers in the House are gunning for the impeachment of U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg over what they call a blatant abuse of power in the Arctic Frost investigation, as the National Pulse reports.
Reports have surfaced that Boasberg, alongside Judge Beryl Howell, issued non-disclosure orders to hide nearly 200 subpoenas targeting over 430 Republican groups, officials, and donors as part of former special counsel Jack Smith’s probe, which critics argue was designed to kneecap the Republican Party.
The story begins with Smith’s Arctic Frost investigation, purportedly focused on the events of January 6 and the alleged involvement of former President Trump and several GOP lawmakers.
Subpoenas Target GOP’s Core Network
According to The National Pulse, Smith issued 197 subpoenas, casting a wide net over Republican organizations, political vendors tied to Trump-aligned PACs, and even financial institutions linked to the party.
The investigation didn’t stop at paper trails -- it also demanded cellular data from telecom carriers for about a dozen Republican lawmakers, a move that has raised eyebrows for its invasive scope.
Judges Boasberg and Howell stepped in with non-disclosure orders, ensuring the telecom companies couldn’t breathe a word about these requests, effectively keeping the targets in the dark.
Impeachment Talks Gain Traction Fast
Late Thursday evening, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) announced he’s drafting articles of impeachment against Boasberg, signaling a fierce pushback from the GOP.
“Radical activist judge James Boasberg continues to weaponize his judicial authority and target his political opponents,” Gill declared, pulling no punches in his critique of the chief judge’s actions.
Let’s unpack that -- when a judge appointed by former President Obama, like Boasberg, who serves in Washington, D.C., is accused of playing political hardball, it’s no surprise conservatives see red, especially given his past rulings against Trump-era policies.
Partisan Probe or Legitimate Inquiry?
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has also thrown his weight behind the impeachment effort, though it remains unclear if Judge Howell will face similar scrutiny.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) didn’t mince words either, calling the Arctic Frost probe a “fishing expedition” aimed at improperly dissecting the Republican political machine.
Grassley’s point hits hard -- when an investigation seems less about justice and more about dismantling one side of the political aisle, it’s tough to argue it’s anything but a partisan sledgehammer.
Broader Implications for GOP Future
The subpoenas didn’t just stop at individuals; they sought to map out monetary connections between hundreds of consulting firms, advisors, and nonprofits tied to the GOP, hinting at potential prosecutions under the RICO Act if a conviction against Trump had materialized.
Critics argue this wasn’t just an investigation but a calculated attempt to cripple the Republican Party, using the judiciary as a battering ram under the guise of accountability.
While the left might claim this is about upholding the law, conservatives see a troubling pattern of overreach -- Boasberg’s role in facilitating what Gill calls the “egregious Arctic Frost scandal” only fuels the fire for those demanding judicial restraint over activism.




