FBI Raids Georgia Election Site, Seizing 2020 Voting Records Amid Ongoing Voter Fraud Claims
The FBI has launched a court-authorized search at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center, seizing original 2020 voting records amid allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The raid has raised concerns among local officials, who are worried about the potential for tampering with or loss of critical election materials.
The FBI had confirmed earlier that it was conducting court-authorized activity at the facility on Wednesday, but did not provide further details. The search warrant authorized the agency to seize all physical ballots from the 2020 General Election, as well as tabulator tapes from voting machines and 2020 voter rolls.
Fulton County officials expressed alarm over the seizure of the original voting records, which include ballots and absentee ballots. "These are the original voting records, original absentee ballots," said Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington. "Once that stuff leaves our custody, where is the chain of custody? How can we know if we're going to get everything back?"
Democratic County Commissioner Mo Ivory expressed similar concerns, stating that the FBI was removing entire pallets of stored boxes, which cannot be inventoried in real-time. "So how can we inventory what they're taking?" she asked.
The raid comes amid ongoing claims by former President Donald Trump and his allies that there was widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, particularly in Georgia. However, the state's officials have audited and certified the results following the election, which were ultimately confirmed by numerous recounts and audits.
The Justice Department had previously sued Fulton County for access to its 2020 election records, including ballot stubs and signature envelopes. In November, a Georgia prosecutor dropped charges against Trump and 18 others brought in 2023 over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The FBI's raid has raised concerns about potential tampering with or loss of critical election materials, which could have significant consequences for the integrity of future elections. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Democrats and Republicans over issues related to voter fraud and election security.
The FBI has launched a court-authorized search at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center, seizing original 2020 voting records amid allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The raid has raised concerns among local officials, who are worried about the potential for tampering with or loss of critical election materials.
The FBI had confirmed earlier that it was conducting court-authorized activity at the facility on Wednesday, but did not provide further details. The search warrant authorized the agency to seize all physical ballots from the 2020 General Election, as well as tabulator tapes from voting machines and 2020 voter rolls.
Fulton County officials expressed alarm over the seizure of the original voting records, which include ballots and absentee ballots. "These are the original voting records, original absentee ballots," said Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington. "Once that stuff leaves our custody, where is the chain of custody? How can we know if we're going to get everything back?"
Democratic County Commissioner Mo Ivory expressed similar concerns, stating that the FBI was removing entire pallets of stored boxes, which cannot be inventoried in real-time. "So how can we inventory what they're taking?" she asked.
The raid comes amid ongoing claims by former President Donald Trump and his allies that there was widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, particularly in Georgia. However, the state's officials have audited and certified the results following the election, which were ultimately confirmed by numerous recounts and audits.
The Justice Department had previously sued Fulton County for access to its 2020 election records, including ballot stubs and signature envelopes. In November, a Georgia prosecutor dropped charges against Trump and 18 others brought in 2023 over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The FBI's raid has raised concerns about potential tampering with or loss of critical election materials, which could have significant consequences for the integrity of future elections. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Democrats and Republicans over issues related to voter fraud and election security.
. I mean, come on, a raid like this just weeks after another high-profile case involving Trump's crew? It feels too convenient for some people's agendas. What's really going on here is that the FBI is probably trying to collect evidence that can be used against certain politicians or parties, not about actually fighting voter fraud. And what's with the timing? This all comes out just as elections are heating up... 
This is getting crazy! I'm not surprised that the FBI raided the Georgia election site, but I am concerned about what this means for the integrity of our democracy. I mean, think about it - we're talking about the original voting records from 2020, which could potentially be tampered with or altered in some way. It's like playing a game of whack-a-mole - one problem is solved and another pops up. And let's not forget that there are still people out there who think voter fraud occurred on a massive scale... it's just so frustrating! 
The fact that Fulton County officials are freaking out over their voting records being seized just means there's something fishy going on... and I'm not convinced it has to do with election integrity. It's all about power and control, if you ask me. 
The fact that officials are worried about the chain of custody and inventorying all this stuff just adds to the drama. I'm not saying there wasn't some shady business going on in those elections, but can we please focus on ensuring our future elections are secure and transparent? 
We need to keep an eye on both sides, Republicans and Democrats, making sure no one's trying to manipulate the system for personal gain. 
It's all just a big mess. And let's be real, the whole "voter fraud" thing is just a bunch of noise made by people who can't accept that their guy lost the election. The fact that they're suing for access to old voting records is just ridiculous - can't they see how easy it would be to cook the books? 
and whats with all these claims of voter fraud? like, didnt we already audit it in 2023? 