The FBI's seizure of 2020 ballots in Georgia is a signal of what's to come | Austin Sarat

FBI Raids Central Election Facility in Georgia, Seizes 2020 Ballots Amid Stalled Investigation

The FBI's sudden raid on the central election facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has sent a chilling signal to election officials nationwide. On January 28, the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election, sparking widespread outrage and concerns about the administration's intentions.

This brazen move comes as part of a long-running investigation into alleged election fraud in Georgia, which the president has repeatedly claimed was rigged against him. Despite multiple recounts and numerous investigations, there is no credible evidence to support these claims. The FBI's actions, however, suggest that the administration is more interested in intimidating voters and disrupting the electoral process than in upholding the law.

The raid was carried out under the supervision of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, who has been tasked with protecting election security and integrity. This development raises serious questions about the role of the intelligence community in domestic politics and the limits of executive authority over state elections.

At stake are not only the integrity of Georgia's electoral process but also the democratic foundations of the United States. As one Fulton County official put it, "All of this is about disrupting the elections in November. All this is about Fulton – the most important County in Georgia and maybe even the nation... This is all a distraction to make people fearful to go to the polls in November."

The implications are far-reaching. If the FBI's actions are seen as an attempt to intimidate voters, it could have a chilling effect on turnout in the 2026 elections and undermine trust in the democratic process. As the president himself has admitted, his obsession with Georgia's 2020 election results is driven by a desire to overturn the outcome of that election.

The raid also highlights the disturbing trend of the administration taking an increasingly active role in policing state elections and interfering with the electoral process. The notion that the federal government will take a leading role in ensuring that elections are carried out to its satisfaction is, in itself, a threat to democratic principles.

In conclusion, the FBI's seizure of 2020 ballots in Georgia marks a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to undermine the integrity of state and local elections. As election officials and voters alike face increasing intimidation and scrutiny, it is essential that we take steps to protect our democratic institutions and ensure that every vote is counted fairly and without fear of retribution.
 
What's going on with this admin?! They're basically trying to pull a fast one on American democracy... 😱 I mean, who needs an election when you can just raid voting facilities and seize ballots right? It's like they think they can just dictate what happens in the US without anyone questioning it. And Tulsi Gabbard is like the ultimate buzzkill, overseeing this whole thing πŸ™„. What's next, are they gonna start monitoring people's online activity too?! This is getting out of hand and it's only going to make people more paranoid about voting... πŸ’”
 
I'M SO FREAKED OUT BY THIS DEVELOPMENT!!! 🀯 it's like the admins are trying to pull a fast one on us, manipulating the system to control who gets to make their voice heard. newsflash: voting is EVERY SINGLE PERSON'S RIGHT!!! we can't let some shadowy figures at the top dictate how our democracy works. i'm talking about transparency and accountability here! what's next? will they start monitoring people's social media accounts for "suspicious" activity? no way, man. we gotta stand up to this kind of behavior and demand that our elected officials actually LISTEN TO US!!! πŸ—£οΈ
 
🚨πŸ’₯ this is getting creepy fast, if they're raiding an election facility in broad daylight what's next? they're basically saying "we don't trust the system so we'll just take it apart" 🀯 and it's not like there was even a conviction to start with, someone needs to do some digging on Tulsi Gabbard's involvement here, she's got a reputation for being super partisan and this doesn't sit right with me πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ
 
omg this is so worrying 🀯 i cant even imagine what it would be like to have your vote taken away from you just because some people think the other side cheated πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ its so scary when you think about the implications for future elections and how much of a chill that would put on people's willingness to participate... and yeah it sounds like this is all about trying to control the narrative and undermine trust in the democratic process rather than actually doing some real investigating πŸ€”
 
omg, can't believe this just happened 🀯! like, what's next? them gonna raid every single election facility in the country?! this is getting so scary... i mean, i know there were some weird things about that 2020 election but come on, no need for an FBI raid πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ! and what's with tulsi gabbard being involved in all this? she should be over at north comms or something instead of messing around with elections πŸ€”... anywayz, whoever is behind this needs to chill out and remember that voters are the ones who get to decide who's in charge πŸ’β€β™€οΈ!
 
🀯 just when you think the US gov't can't get any more suspicious... this FBI raid on election facilities in Georgia πŸ€” is just plain scary. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start searching people's voting records too? πŸ—³οΈ It's like they're trying to send a message that if you vote for the "wrong" candidate, there'll be consequences πŸ’₯. Newsflash: the 2020 election was totally legit and it's not like it was rigged against any one person πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. This is just another example of the admin trying to undermine democracy and silence voters πŸ‘Š. We need to stand up for our right to vote and make sure our voices are heard πŸ’¬. Can't let the gov't bully us into silence! 😑
 
Omg what is happening?! 🀯 this is so not okay! the fbi raiding the election facility in georgia is like totally crazy! i dont know how much more of this we can take... the president's obsession with 2020 results is getting out of hand and now its affecting the whole country πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ. what if this is just a distraction to make people not want to vote in november?! that would be literally devastating for our democracy πŸ’”. we need to speak up and protect our rights as citizens! πŸ’ͺ
 
This is getting crazy 🀯... I mean, what's next? They're going after the ballots from Obama's 2012 election or something πŸ˜‚. Seriously though, this is a big deal. It's like they're trying to rewrite history or something. Newsflash: if you can't win the election fair and square, maybe it's time to concede πŸ€”. And what's with the FBI getting involved? Can't they just let the state officials do their job? This whole thing is starting to feel like a bad episode of The X-Files πŸ“Ί... "The truth is out there"... more like the truth is being hidden behind a veil of paranoia and election meddling πŸ˜’.
 
🚨😱 this raid in Georgia is literally giving everyone the chills... think about it - hundreds of boxes of ballots from 2020 being seized by the FBI just as they're getting ready for the next election? 🀯 it's like they want to create a climate of fear where people won't even bother voting. and what really gets me is that this is happening with no credible evidence of any wrongdoing... it feels like they're more interested in controlling the narrative than actually doing some real investigating πŸ˜’
 
omg have you guys ever tried those new avocados from california? 🀯 i mean they're literally the best thing since sliced bread! i was at the grocery store the other day and i saw this huge display of them just staring at me like "pick me, pick me" 🀣 anyway did u know that avocados are a superfood or something? apparently they have all these amazing health benefits like lowering cholesterol and whatnot. i'm totally hooked now i put them on everything from toast to omelets πŸ˜‹
 
πŸ€” I was just thinking about trying out a new recipe for homemade granola the other day... you know, with different types of nuts and seeds? 🌰 It's been a while since I've tried making it from scratch, but I'm excited to experiment with some new flavors. Have you guys ever made your own granola? It's surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it! 😊
 
🚨😱 This is getting outta hand! The FBI raidin' the election facility in Georgia? That's just plain crazy talk! What's next, raidin' grandma's kitchen table for her "fake" homemade cookies? πŸͺπŸ˜‚ I don't trust these people one bit! They're just tryin' to suppress votes and mess with the electoral process. And Tulsi Gabbard gettin' involved in this? She's got some 'splainin' to do... πŸ‘€
 
I'm so worried about what's going on in the US right now... πŸ€• The FBI raiding the election facility in Georgia was super unexpected and scary. It feels like they're trying to control who wins the elections and it's not fair at all 😟. I don't think we should be afraid of voting because that's what our country is built on - freedom of choice. We need to make sure everyone can cast their ballots without being intimidated or scared off. The idea that the president wants to overturn the 2020 election results because he lost it is just plain weird 🀯. I hope we can figure out a way to keep elections fair and peaceful.
 
this is crazy, what's next? they're basically stealing votes now 🀯 this whole thing in GA is just a big distraction from the real issues the admin needs to focus on. it's not about election integrity anymore, it's about controlling the narrative and silencing the opposition. and what really gets my goat is that they're trying to make people think they're above the law by using the FBI for their own agenda 🚫 this is a slippery slope, next thing you know they'll be trying to audit every single election in the country... or worse, trying to rig them themselves 😬
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing 🀯... I mean, what's next? The FBI showing up at your doorstep because they think you might have voted twice in the 2020 election 🚫... it's just not right. And all this drama over Georgia's 2020 ballots, like, come on, can't we just move on from that already? πŸ™„ I'm more worried about the people who are actually being affected by these raids - the voters and election officials who are trying to do their jobs without interference. It's like, don't they deserve some trust and respect? πŸ˜• The whole thing just feels so... politicized πŸ—³οΈ
 
🚨 This whole thing is getting really messed up 🀯. I mean, what's next? The FBI just shows up at some random place and takes boxes of ballots without a warrant? That's not how it works in the US, you know? πŸ™„ They're basically trying to bully voters into not showing up to the polls this November because they don't want to lose. It's so messed up that some people are already saying "don't even bother voting" and I'm like "no, we gotta stand up for our rights!" πŸ’ͺ The government can't just play games with democracy like this πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. We need to make sure our elections are safe and fair, not rigged by some secret agent πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ. This is getting way too close to home 🏠...
 
omg can't believe this 🀯 fbi raiding election facility in georgia is like something out of a movie! total chill vibes over here lol no way should be intimidating voters and disrupting elections it's our right to vote and have our voices heard!

i'm so tired of politicians trying to control everything they need to focus on real issues like climate change, education and healthcare instead of messing with elections. this is all about power and control not democracy πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

and tulsi gabbard as director of national intelligence? like what's next? the president taking over state elections too? that's just crazy talk πŸ˜‚

anyway let's keep it peaceful and make sure our voices are heard at the polls in november πŸ’ͺ
 
πŸ€” I'm getting a bad vibe from this FBI raid on the central election facility in Georgia... like they're trying to siphon off ballots for some reason πŸ“¦ The investigation into alleged election fraud seems legit, but why are they doing it now? Shouldn't they be focusing on real issues instead of just trying to sway the 2026 elections? And what's up with Tulsi Gabbard being in charge of this thing? She's got some baggage herself πŸ˜’ This whole thing feels like a power grab, not a serious investigation 🚫
 
omg u guys cant believe what just happened in georgia 🀯 the fbi raiding the central election facility & seizing those 2020 ballots is straight outta a dystopian movie πŸŽ₯ i mean what's next? them gonna start reviewing every single vote cast since 2000? 😱 this is getting way too serious for my liking...as if the admin needed more ammo to keep telling ppl their election was rigged πŸ€₯ we need to take a stand & protect our democracy πŸ’ͺ gotta make sure everyone knows that voting rights are being trampled on...this is not just about georgia, its about the whole country πŸ‘€
 
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