WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) looks on as U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Bondi is expected to face criticism from Democrats on the Justice Department’s targeting of President Trump’s political opponents, including the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Senator Lindsey Graham has announced his intention to file a lawsuit regarding the federal investigation dubbed “Arctic Frost.” This announcement follows revelations that his private communications were included in the probe, which is overseen by former special counsel Jack Smith. Speaking to Sean Hannity on November 19, 2025, Graham expressed his outrage, claiming the investigation represents a severe overreach.
During the interview, Graham characterized the situation as graver than the Watergate scandal, asserting it is part of a broader effort to undermine former President Donald Trump and his allies. “This was worse than Watergate, an effort to destroy President Trump, charge him with crimes that are just ridiculous, and come after people like me,” he stated. He emphasized his resolve to take legal action, saying, “I’m not going to put up with this anymore. I’m going to sue.”
The “Arctic Frost” investigation began on April 13, 2022, with Smith taking over as special counsel seven months later. It is reported that the inquiry tracked the private communications and phone records of nearly a dozen Republican lawmakers linked to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. According to Fox News Digital, Graham was among those monitored, alongside Senators Marsha Blackburn, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, Dan Sullivan, and Tommy Tuberville, and Representative Mike Kelly.
Republican lawmakers are increasingly framing the investigation as a politically motivated attack. Graham pointed to the timing of Smith’s appointment as a pivotal moment, occurring merely three days after Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. “By August 2023, there are 91 felony charges against him coming from New York, Washington, and Atlanta. My phone records were seized as part of this. I am tired of this,” Graham remarked.
Graham has consistently criticized the investigation, previously stating that those responsible should “pay big” for what he views as a violation of the separation of powers. His latest comments signal a readiness to escalate the situation into a high-profile political battle as the 2025 election cycle approaches.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the implications of this investigation and Graham’s legal actions could have significant repercussions for both the Republican Party and the broader political climate in the United States.
