AFPI Responds to Latest News of Illegal Federal Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American First Policy Institute (AFPI) was named in multiple subpoenas tied to Operation “Arctic Frost” — a sweeping, politically motivated investigation authorized by the Biden Justice Department and led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
This probe, cloaked in secrecy and targeting dozens of conservative individuals and institutions, represents a clear and dangerous abuse of federal law enforcement powers. At least one federal judge has already raised concerns about its scope and legality. And the fact that our organization — a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute committed to the fundamental principles of our constitutional republic — was caught up in the dragnet speaks volumes about the weaponization of government under the Biden administration.
“If any political figure or party can direct federal law enforcement against its critics, we no longer live under the rule of law,” said Gina D’Andrea, AFPI’s general counsel.
Since our founding, AFPI has advocated for policies that put the American people first. That is not — and must never be — a crime. Millions of Americans believe in restoring strong borders, fair elections, safe communities, and energy independence. Criminalizing those beliefs is the real threat to democracy.
“We must be able to have civil disagreement about prudential political issues without fear that you will be targeted by the most sophisticated law enforcement agency in the world. If our institutions can be corrupted to target political opponents, then no American is safe,” said AFPI Interim President and CEO Greg Sindelar. “This is not justice — it’s political revenge, pure and simple.”
We will not be silenced. We will not be intimidated. And we will continue to fight for the values that made this country great.
The Biden administration may have dressed up its investigations in procedural language but that does not excuse lawless behavior.
AFPI is consulting with counsel and considering all appropriate legal remedies.