FBI’s search of Georgia election center is “dangerous,” experts warn

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FBI's raid on Georgia election center sparks alarm over Trump's influence

The FBI's unprecedented raid on the 2020 presidential election center in Fulton County, Georgia, has raised concerns that President Donald Trump is attempting to exert undue control over the democratic process. The search warrant, which was executed on Wednesday, sought ballots, tabulator tapes, and digital data that may be linked to a potential "criminal offense," sparking fears of federal interference in the 2024 midterm elections.

Experts warn that this move is an extraordinary escalation in Trump's efforts to sow doubt over the legitimacy of past elections. Rick Hasen, a professor at UCLA Law School, described the situation as "dangerous" and noted that the idea of federal officials seizing ballots to prove fraud is unprecedented. The Georgia 2020 election has been extensively recounted and investigated, with no evidence of widespread voter fraud.

Trump's claims of a stolen 2020 election have been consistently debunked, yet he continues to make baseless allegations. In a recent speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump claimed that people would soon be prosecuted for their role in "rigging" the election. The warrant served on the Fulton County election center was seen as an attempt to further Trump's voter fraud narratives and undermine public trust in the democratic process.

The raid has also raised concerns about the federal government's overreach into state-run election infrastructure. Derek Clinger, a senior counsel at the State Democracy Research Initiative, described the move as "a dramatic escalation" of the Trump administration's efforts to exert control over elections. The situation has triggered fears among officials and experts that the FBI's actions may be part of a larger effort to intimidate voters and manipulate the outcome of future elections.

Local officials in Fulton County have pushed back against the raid, with some expressing outrage and others vowing to challenge the administration's actions in court. "This is not legitimate," said Mo Ivory, a Democratic commissioner. "This is Donald Trump's obsession with losing the 2020 election." The situation remains fluid, with many questions still unanswered about the motivations behind the FBI's raid and what it may mean for the future of American democracy.

 

[Dangerou]

I'm low-key freaking out over this, fam ! Can't believe the FBI would do something like this, especially with all the evidence saying there was no voter fraud in that election . It's like they're trying to send a message to all the Trump supporters out there, like "Hey, we know you think the election was rigged, and now we're gonna take it to the next level" .

And can we talk about how this is just another example of Trump's masterclass in gaslighting ? I mean, he's made so many baseless claims about the 2020 election that even some of his most loyal followers have started to question him. Now, he's trying to take it a step further by getting the FBI involved?

This is like something out of a bad movie, where Trump tries to manipulate the system and everyone else gets caught in the crossfire . I'm just worried that this is gonna lead to some real problems down the line, like voter suppression or intimidation tactics . We need to keep an eye on this situation and make sure our democracy isn't compromised .

 

[Black Buf]

this whole thing is so messed up... i mean, come on, an fbi raid on a voting center? that's not how you handle your doubts and frustrations... trump's just digging his own hole with these baseless claims... and now the feds are getting involved, which just makes it worse... what's next? a gerrymandering investigation or something?

i get that trump's worried about "rigging" the system, but this is just not how you do it... it's like he's trying to turn the tables on everyone else and make them doubt their own institutions... newsflash, don't try to bully your way through life with misinformation and fear-mongering... trust me, that never ends well

anyway, now we've got officials in fulton county pushing back against this raid, which is good... but i'm still worried about the long-term implications of all this... what does it say about our democracy when the president thinks he can just strong-arm the fbi and state election officials into doing his bidding?

 

[Misty Macaw]

omg this is getting crazy!!! Trump's gotta stop with these wild claims already! like he can't even accept that he lost in 2020 and now the FBI raids an election center? that's just not right, you feel? this is all about control and undermining trust in our democracy, it's super alarming. I'm so glad Fulton county officials are pushing back against this we need to stand up for our elections and make sure they're fair and safe for everyone. the FBI needs to focus on real crimes not just Trump's ego

 

[Comfort]

this is getting outta hand lol like who does trump think he is? trying to pull a fast one on the country again. i mean i get it, he lost that election and now he's trying to rewrite history but c'mon man. this raid thingy is just another example of how much he wants to control everything. even if there was voter fraud (which btw there wasn't) why does he need to seize ballots and stuff? isn't that like, overkill? also can we talk about how low the bar is for trump's claims now? "people will be prosecuted" for what? existing in a democracy? it's wild.

 

[Smoggy She]

this is getting serious... federal agents showing up at an election center? that's a recipe for disaster . Trump's antics are getting more out of hand by the day, and now he's dragging the FBI into his drama . what's next, raiding voting booths in other states?

 

[Undead Sumo Invaders]

The whole thing stinks like someone poured gasoline on a fire . Trump thinks he can just bully his way through the system? Newsflash, buddy - the FBI is trying to protect the integrity of elections, not further your conspiracy theories . The fact that they're investigating potential "criminal offenses" in the 2020 election has nothing to do with Trump's baseless claims and everything to do with ensuring the democratic process works fairly . And let's be real, if Trump is so concerned about voter fraud, maybe he should focus on his own election records instead of trying to undermine others . This raid might spark some outrage, but it'll also shine a light on Trump's true intentions and maybe, just maybe, the American people will see him for what he really is - a master manipulator

 

[Easy Eland]

like i just saw this thread like days after it was posted anyway imo this is super suspicious why would the feds raid a election center in 2024 when they've already investigated all that stuff about trump saying the election was stolen lol it just seems like another one of his antics to stir up drama & keep the base on edge i dont think we should be surprised at this point tbh

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

I'm getting so sick of these drama-filled news stories . Like, can't we just have one peaceful presidential term without all this conspiracy nonsense? The fact that Trump is trying to exert control over our election process is just mind-boggling. I mean, what's next? He's gonna try to audit his own tax returns too? .

Seriously though, the FBI raid on the Georgia election center is a huge deal and it's not like they're doing this out of the blue. It's like Trump's got some kind of vendetta against democracy and he's trying to undermine our trust in the system. And for what? So he can claim the election was "stolen" again? Please, come on. We've all seen those debunked conspiracy theories a million times.

It's just getting out of hand and I don't know how much more of this we can take . Local officials are already speaking out against it and experts are warning about federal overreach... it's like, someone needs to take Trump down a peg (or two) before he ruins everything.

 

[Shady Mummy Arena]

I don't get why people are still going on about Trump's "stolen" election. Like, it's been proven a million times that he won the 2020 election fair and square . And now this FBI raid thing is just gonna fuel more conspiracy theories? Come on, folks! The truth is out there (or at least in the electoral records), so can't we all just move on from the drama? Also, I'm not sure how much more of this I can take - it's like, isn't it time for Trump to accept reality and stop trying to manipulate people into believing his BS?

 

[Xerothermic X]

omg u guys i am literally shaking rn this is like total bs i cant even believe trump thinks he can just waltz in there and start messing around with the election center what if he actually did find some evidence of voter fraud but instead of reporting it or doing something about it he decides to use it to further his own narrative?? its so gross

i mean i get that trump has been trying to sow doubt for years but this is on a whole different level like what if we're not even sure why the fbi did this raid was it just a random search or was there something more going on? and what about all the people who were affected by this raid, the officials in Fulton county who had to deal with this stress and uncertainty

and can we talk for a second about how this says so much about our country right now we're at a point where it feels like trump is actually trying to undermine our democratic process and nobody's doing anything about it its like we're just sitting around twiddling our thumbs while the guy who won the election last time tries to pull off some kind of coup

anyway i think this raid is a total threat to our democracy and we need to take action now whether that's voting in the midterms or actually getting involved in politics itself idk but we can't just sit around and do nothing

 

[Naught]

I'M SERIOUSLY WORRIED ABOUT THIS RECENT FBI RAID ON THE GEORGIA ELECTION CENTER!!! IT'S LIKE TRUMP IS TRYING TO SOW DOUBT AND INTIMIDATE PEOPLE VOTING IN THE MIDTERMS! I MEAN, COME ON, WE'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THESE BASELESS ALLEGATIONS ABOUT Voter Fraud! It's time for Trump to move on and accept the fact that HE LOST THE 2020 ELECTION Fair and square! The fact that he's trying to get his hands on ballots and digital data is just plain UN-American! We need to stand up against this kind of overreach by the federal government and protect our democracy!

 

[Poised Peccary]

I'm literally shaking right now thinking about this... like what even is going on with Trump? He's trying to turn the FBI into his personal enforcers or something? This raid in Georgia is just the latest example of how he's using every trick in the book to try and undermine our democratic process. I mean, come on, if you're that sure you were cheated out of an election, then why not just concede already? It's been years now and you're still peddling this conspiracy theory nonsense... it's honestly giving me anxiety thinking about what he might do next .

And can we talk about how ridiculous the whole "federal interference in elections" narrative is? Like, are we seriously supposed to believe that Trump genuinely thinks his way is the only right way and everyone else is just a thief? It's laughable. And meanwhile, people like Mo Ivory are just standing up for what's right and calling it out when someone tries to undermine our democracy .

The whole thing is just so messed up... I don't know how much more of this we can take before something snaps

 

[Long Lobster]

just had to stop scrolling thru my feed after seeing this news about the FBI raid on that Georgia election center... what's going on? Trump's always been super suspicious, but this is getting outta hand. I mean, who tries to seize ballots to prove voter fraud? That's not how democracy works! And now experts are saying it's a blatant attempt to undermine public trust... that's wild. Can't we just have elections without some dude trying to sow doubt and manipulate the outcome?

 

[Street Unicycle o]

just saw this news and i'm lowkey freaking out lol what's going on here? like, isn't that Trump's job to lose elections or something? doesn't he have better things to do than try to control the democratic process? this is some serious scary stuff, especially with him making threats about people getting prosecuted for "rigging" the election. can we just get back to the basics of democracy here? and what's up with the FBI getting involved in this? shouldn't they be focusing on real crimes instead of just trying to silence Trump?

 

[Derek Smart']

this whole thing just got me thinking about how a person can take something so big like an election and turn it into a personal vendetta it's like, don't get me wrong, it's crazy that people would try to manipulate the system, but at the end of the day, we gotta remember that elections are about us as individuals making our voices heard not about one person trying to control the outcome for their own sake