Fulton County official slams Trump administration over FBI's seizure of 2020 ballots

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Fulton County Official Blasts Trump Administration Over FBI's Seizure of 2020 Ballots as 'Intimidation and Distraction'

The chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Robb Pitts, has launched a scathing attack on the Trump administration over the FBI's seizure of original 2020 voting records, labeling the move as an "effort to intimidate and distract" from the facts.

The FBI's raid at the county's Elections Hub and Operations Center came amid President Donald Trump's baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Georgia officials conducted multiple audits and recounts, which confirmed that the elections were fair and accurate, with every legal vote counted.

Pitts claimed that the ongoing efforts by the Justice Department to obtain the county's election records are about intimidation and distraction, rather than facts. He stated that Fulton County has nothing to hide, as its elections are fair and lawful, and the outcome of the 2020 election will not change.

The search warrant authorized the FBI to seize all physical ballots from the 2020 General Election, tabulator tapes from voting machines, and 2020 voter rolls, among other documents. The warrant cited possible violations of two statutes related to the retention of election records and intimidation of voters.

Pitts' comments came as a response to the Justice Department's lawsuit last month seeking access to Fulton County's 2020 election records. He claimed that there was a "fight" over the ballots, but county attorneys reviewed the warrant and decided it was in their best interest to comply.

The FBI has maintained that its actions are part of court-authorized activity and will provide no further information on the matter. However, Pitts' assertion that the move is an attempt to intimidate and distract from the facts has sparked widespread criticism from some, who argue that the Trump administration's claims of voter fraud have been thoroughly debunked by multiple investigations and audits.

The situation highlights the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and local election officials in Georgia, with many accusing the administration of attempting to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

 

[Misty Macaque]

I'm so done with politicians trying to play games with voting records... like they think we don't know what's going on? Fulton County is totally right to say that this move by the FBI is just an attempt to intimidate and distract from the facts. The 2020 election was already scrutinized so much, it's ridiculous that they're still trying to dig up old ballots like that. Can we please focus on actual voting issues instead of making stuff up? This whole thing feels like a big ol' mess...

 

[Save Yourself from the L]

OMG I cant believe this is still goin on!!! The fact that they're tryna intimidate ppl over old ballots from 2020 is just ridiculous Like, come on! We already had like, multiple audits and recounts in Georgia and it was all good to go . And now the FBI is just swoopin in and takin' stuff? It's like somethin outta a movie . The fact that the Trump admin is tryna spin this as some kinda "effort to intimidate and distract" just shows how weak they are . Can we pls just move on from 2020 already?!

 

[Nasty Rodeo 1942]

I don't get why they're still doing this . The FBI just did its job, like it's supposed to. They weren't looking for votes or anything shady, they were just trying to make sure everything was on the up and up. It's not like they think some big conspiracy is happening, but no one wants to take them seriously. Meanwhile, Trump keeps saying this stuff about fake elections and whatnot... it's getting old . Can't we all just agree that the election was fair and move on? The fact that Fulton County has nothing to hide is exactly what they said, so why are they still bothering everyone with this drama? It's like they're trying to stir up trouble instead of fixing problems .

 

[Mich]

[Image of a person holding a sign that says "Intimidation & Distraction" with a red X marked through it]

[FBI's search warrant looks suspiciously like a plot from a bad spy movie]

[A ballot box with a giant question mark hovering above it, like "What's really going on here?"]

[Image of a voting machine with a " Vote for Me" button, but with a big red "X" over it]

 

[Panicky Phea]

I'm so done with this whole thing ! The fact that they're trying to seize original 2020 voting records just because Trump says there was voter fraud is beyond ridiculous . I mean, come on, we've had multiple audits and recounts in Georgia, and they all confirmed the elections were fair and accurate . And now the FBI is jumping in with this "intimidation and distraction" nonsense ? It's just a weak attempt to silence the truth.

I'm also super frustrated that local election officials like Robb Pitts are having to deal with this crap . They're just trying to do their job, and now they're being bullied into handing over sensitive documents by the Trump administration . It's not right, and we need to stand up for these officials and demand that our elections be protected . The integrity of our democracy is at stake here, folks!

 

[Misty Mink]

This is getting crazy... I mean, I get it, Trump wants to claim voter fraud was a big deal, but this FBI raid just seems like a way to stir up more drama. And now Robb Pitts is basically saying that the whole thing is just an effort to distract us from the real issues... It's all just so messy. I'm not sure what's going on with these people and their election records, but it feels like they're trying to create more controversy than necessary. Can't we just focus on getting back to normal after all this drama?

 

[Excited Ea]

omg u guys i cant even believe what's going on rn like the fulton county chairperson is literally blowing up at trump admin over the FBI seizing 2020 ballots and it's like they just want to intimidate people lol idk why trumps team is still pushing this voter fraud stuff its been totally debunked like multiple times already and now ppl are accusing the government of trying to distract us from the facts anyway i'm just gonna say that elections are super important and we gotta make sure everyone's voice is heard especially when it comes to something as big as this but seriously can't trump just move on already?

 

[Silent Spelunking Hor]

the trump admin is getting super desperate it's like they're trying to create a whole new narrative out of thin air just 'cause they lost that election in 2020. newsflash: audits and recounts didn't find any voter fraud, so now they're trying to intimidate others from talking about it . the fact that they're all over this fulton county like hawks is pretty suspicious imo. it's not like they have anything to hide... or do they?

 

[Mus]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this FBI raid on Fulton County's election records . I mean, it just feels like they're trying to create more drama and controversy than necessary. Robb Pitts is right, it's an effort to intimidate and distract from the facts – who needs all those ballots and voting records anyway? And let's be real, Trump's claims of voter fraud have been thoroughly debunked by multiple investigations and audits. It's just not adding up.

I'm also a bit curious about why they're being so aggressive about this. Is it because they think there's something to hide? Or is it just a case of them trying to assert their power over local election officials? Either way, it's got everyone on edge . And I don't get why we can't just have faith in the electoral process and trust that everything was done fairly and square. It's like, come on guys, let's focus on moving forward rather than trying to dig up dirt .

 

[Creepy]

So like, the FBI just seized all these 2020 ballot records from Fulton County and now the county chair is going nuclear . I mean, have you seen the stats on voter turnout in Georgia during that election? It was like, super high! 93% of eligible voters cast a ballot. And let's not forget about those multiple audits and recounts they did... all of which confirmed there was no widespread voter fraud .

According to the latest data from the US Election Project, over 80% of Americans trust the accuracy of our elections. That's crazy! And it's not just the FBI's seizure that's got people talking - have you seen the graph on election integrity in the US? It shows a clear uptick in voter confidence since 2016 .

Meanwhile, Trump's baseless claims of voter fraud are still out there, but like, what's the actual data saying? According to a study by the Brennan Center for Justice, there were over 50 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election... with zero evidence of widespread voter fraud . It's time to fact-check these claims and focus on building trust, not intimidating voters .

 

[Cute Curlew]

I think it's super concerning when powerful figures like Trump try to manipulate the truth. Like, we get it, they're upset about losing the 2020 election, but claiming widespread voter fraud is just not backed up by evidence . I mean, have you seen all those audits and recounts? It's pretty clear that the elections were fair and accurate .

I also think it's fishy when they try to intimidate local officials like Robb Pitts into giving them sensitive election records . Like, what's there to hide, right? The fact is, the FBI's actions are just another example of how this administration doesn't respect the democratic process or the will of the people .

It's so important for us as citizens to stay vigilant and hold our leaders accountable when they try to pull stuff like this . We need to stand up for the integrity of our elections and make sure that everyone's voice is heard, no matter what side of the aisle you're on .