When Nevadans think of the FBI, most picture agents chasing down drug cartels, sex traffickers, and foreign spies.
That’s the kind of work everyday folks support.
But lately, the Bureau under former Director Christopher Wray is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons – this time for what looks like political targeting on a massive scale.
HOLY CRAP
The Senate Judiciary Committee just released documents revealing the Biden FBI targeted 92 Republican organizations as part of its witch hunt investigation against Trump.
Organizations include TPUSA, GOP, Trump companies, and Republican PACs. pic.twitter.com/lTopkSZLe2
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 16, 2025
The Arctic Frost Investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee just released new documents shining light on the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation.
What started as an inquiry into Donald Trump ballooned into something much bigger.
According to a September 16 report from Fox News, the scope grew to include 92 Republican entities.
Subpoenas went out to groups like Turning Point USA and even the Republican Attorneys General Association.
Many young Republicans here in Nevada have been involved with Turning Point’s campus events in Reno and Las Vegas.
The idea that student groups could end up in the FBI’s crosshairs should worry anyone who values free speech and fair treatment.
A Pattern of Political Pressure
This isn’t the first time concerns have been raised.
In 2023, Senator Chuck Grassley uncovered FBI emails showing the Biden Justice Department wanted to pile on more charges against Trump.
The New York Post reported on June 18, 2025, that these emails revealed political motivation driving criminal cases.
Critics say it looks less like law enforcement and more like a playbook: use federal power to crush your political opponents.
Nevadans still remember the Obama-era IRS scandal, when conservative nonprofits were singled out for extra scrutiny.
Now, many see a repeat performance with different actors.
Section 702 and Warrantless Spying
The surveillance issue is another red flag.
Under Section 702 of federal law, the FBI has conducted hundreds of thousands of “backdoor searches” on Americans’ communications without warrants.
The ACLU reported in July 2023 that over 200,000 such searches happened in 2021 alone.
That’s not just foreign targets – it’s people here at home.
It means your private emails or phone calls could have been swept up without you ever knowing.
For folks who already distrust Washington, this adds fuel to the fire.
Nevada’s Perspective
Nevadans tend to value independence and privacy.
We don’t want the federal government looking over our shoulder unless there’s a darn good reason.
Whether you’re running a small business in Elko or working on the Strip in Las Vegas, the idea that the FBI might be using its power to monitor ordinary conservatives is alarming.
Groups like the Nevada Republican Club and the state party’s young conservatives have pointed to these reports as proof that federal agencies are out of touch with everyday citizens.
If the FBI can go after national groups like Turning Point, they argue, what’s to stop them from targeting local ones next?
What Critics Say
Supporters of the FBI’s approach argue that these tools are needed to protect national security.
They say any overreach is just a side effect of keeping Americans safe. But history shows why people are skeptical.
Once government agencies get a taste of expanded power, they rarely give it back.
A Call for Accountability
Conservatives in Nevada and across the country are saying enough is enough.
They want accountability and reforms that prevent abuse of power.
With the Judiciary Committee’s latest release, the spotlight is finally shining on the FBI’s actions.
The question now is whether Congress – and the people – will hold them accountable before the trust is gone for good.
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