URGENT UPDATE: New revelations from the FBI indicate a potential “October Surprise” involving alleged casino gambling tied to the Trump campaign. This information was uncovered in the recently released “Arctic Frost” documents, shared by FBI Director Kash Patel with Congress.
The documents detail how the FBI’s Washington Field Office scrutinized financial records and campaign expenditure reports, leading to a tactical intelligence report suggesting that campaign funds were misused. According to the report, dated October 21, 2020, it was assessed that funds disbursed through American Made Media Consultants (AMMC) were potentially used by a campaign official for gambling activities at locations like MGM National Harbor.
The report states, “FBI Washington Field Office assesses [name redacted] likely used Trump campaign funds disbursed through AMMC to gamble at casinos.” The official identified in the report, though unnamed, is believed to be Gary Coby, the Trump campaign’s digital director from January 2019 throughout the election cycle.
The FBI noted a correlation between the funds received by Coby through AMMC and increased casino spending, leading to suspicions about potential campaign finance violations. Although the FBI recommended further investigation into these claims, they admitted their confidence in the occurrence of a crime was low.
This investigation appears to have been prompted by a complaint from the Campaign Legal Center, which accused AMMC of obscuring roughly $170 million in campaign spending through intermediary vendors. Founded by Trevor Potter, former legal counsel for Senator John McCain’s campaigns, the watchdog’s claims have sparked significant scrutiny over the Trump campaign’s financial practices.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley criticized the FBI’s investigation, calling it a “fishing expedition” and asserting it was more egregious than past political investigations, including Watergate. He stated, “Arctic Frost was the vehicle by which FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors could improperly investigate the entire Republican political apparatus.”
Meanwhile, subpoenas were issued by special counsel Jack Smith for information on 430 individuals and entities, indicating a broad and aggressive inquiry into the Republican Party’s operations. This investigation builds on previous inquiries, including the extensive probe led by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller following the 2016 election.
As this story develops, the implications for the Trump campaign could be significant. Observers are urged to watch for potential legal consequences that may arise from this investigation, particularly as the 2024 election cycle heats up.
Stay tuned for further updates as this urgent story unfolds.
