Grand Jury in Fort Pierce Targets Biden Officials' Actions
President Donald Trump delivers his Joint address to Congress, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.. Official White House photo by Daniel Torok. Public domain.
A federal grand jury is set to convene in Fort Pierce, Florida, in January 2026, tasked with probing what a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump calls a sweeping, decade-long conspiracy against him. This grand jury is not just another legal proceeding. It stands as a symbol of escalating political warfare, with Trump's supporters rallying behind calls for accountability, while others watch warily at the potential weaponization of the justice system.
Note: The scope of the grand jury's investigation has not been publicly confirmed. Assertions about its targets are based on claims by attorney Mike Davis and remain unverified.
Mike Davis, a conservative attorney and close confidant of Trump administration officials, has been vocal about this grand jury's mission. He claims it will investigate Democratic figures accused of orchestrating a campaign to undermine Trump, stretching from the 2016 Russian interference probe to the classified documents case that dogged Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
A Grand Jury With a Political Punch
The grand jury was ordered by a federal judge last month and will operate out of the same Fort Pierce courthouse where Trump faced hearings related to his classified documents case. Davis, who runs the Article III Project — a group dedicated to fighting what it calls "leftist lawfare" — says the grand jury will consider criminal charges against top Democrats, including former Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Chris Wray, and Special Counsel Jack Smith, as reported by ABC News.
Davis told conservative podcaster Benny Johnson on Oct. 17, "I've been publicly calling for this for three years. I'm going to make damn sure that these lawfare Democrats go to prison during the four years of President Trump's second term," as reported by ABC News.
The grand jury's start date is Jan. 12, 2026, according to court documents posted on the Southern District of Florida's website, as reported by the Independent. While the official order does not specify the investigation's scope, Davis has been clear about his own expectations. He describes the probe as a response to what he calls "Democrat lawfare" aimed at dismantling Trump's political movement.
The Conspiracy They're Digging Into
At the heart of this grand jury's inquiry is a claim that Democratic officials conspired to use the legal system as a political weapon. Davis alleges that investigations like the FBI's 2016 Crossfire Hurricane probe and the 2022 Operation Arctic Frost — which targeted several Republican senators and a congressman — were part of a coordinated effort to sabotage Trump, as reported by the New York Sun.
Trump himself has echoed these accusations, asserting on social media that "These Radical Left Lunatics should be prosecuted for their illegal and highly unethical behavior!" as reported by the New York Sun.
Davis points to a range of actions he believes violated federal law, including the FBI's investigations, the criminal and civil cases against Trump, efforts to remove him from the 2024 ballot, and even alleged underfunding of his Secret Service protection. He claims these moves amounted to attempts to "take off his head" and "throw him in prison four times for non-crimes," as reported by ABC News.
Justice or Political Theater?
This grand jury is not a typical investigation into wrongdoing. Instead, it represents a counterattack narrative, driven by a key Trump ally who sees the justice system as a battleground for political retribution. Davis's comments suggest a desire to turn the tables on those who pursued legal action against Trump, framing the grand jury as a tool to expose and punish what he calls "lawfare Democrats."
The setting itself adds to the drama. Fort Pierce's federal courthouse is already familiar territory for Trump and his legal team, having hosted multiple hearings in his classified documents case which was dismissed before the 2024 election.
The Stakes Are High
Republican senators have expressed concern over the scope of federal investigations into the 2020 election aftermath, especially after phone records of multiple senators were subpoenaed. Davis believes this political climate provides enough momentum to carry out a broad investigation into alleged conspiracies against Trump.
Senator Marsha Blackburn, one of the lawmakers targeted in Operation Arctic Frost, voiced outrage upon learning about the surveillance. "What Jack Smith did could be the tip of the iceberg. If the Biden FBI did this to sitting Senators, what were they willing to do to private citizens?" she asked on social media, as reported by the New York Sun.
Meanwhile, attorneys for Jack Smith have defended the collection of phone records as a routine investigative step, emphasizing that no wiretapping occurred and that the records were historical, not "real time" interceptions, as reported by the New York Sun.
The Players in the Spotlight
Davis has called for testimony from high-profile figures including Garland, Monaco, Wray, and Smith, accusing them of politicizing the legal system. He alleges violations of 18 U.S.C. § 241, a federal statute originally designed to protect civil rights during Reconstruction but now applied more broadly to election-related offenses, as reported by ABC News.
Trump's allies have also pushed for investigations into other Democratic officials and progressive groups, accusing them of ties to terrorism and other illegal activities, though these claims remain part of ongoing political disputes.
What Comes Next?
The grand jury's proceedings remain under wraps, with no official comment from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. Meanwhile, on Johnson's podcast, David reiterated this is more than a legal inquiry — it is a political statement. "Justice is definitely coming," he declared, promising to "drag every name into the light" and hold accountable those he accuses of targeting Trump, as reported by the Independent.
For supporters of Trump, this grand jury represents a long-awaited reckoning. For others, it raises questions about the role of the justice system in political battles and the risks of turning legal processes into partisan spectacles.
As the grand jury begins its work, the nation watches closely. This is not just a probe into alleged conspiracies. It is a reflection of a deeply divided political landscape where the line between justice and politics grows ever thinner.
References: Trump ally says grand jury empaneled in Florida to investigate a sweeping conspiracy against Trump | Trump Allies Counting on New Federal Grand Jury in Florida To Pursue Conspiracy Charges Against Biden Administration Officials | Trump ally who wants Jack Smith in jail says grand jury will investigate Mar-a-Lago raid 'conspiracy'
