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

[Nasty Newt]

Fulton County Official Slams Trump Administration Over FBI Seizure of 2020 Ballots as "Intimidation and Distraction"

The chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Robb Pitts, has condemned the Trump administration's actions in seizing original 2020 voting records from the county's Elections Hub and Operations Center. The FBI conducted a court-authorized search at the facility on Wednesday, seizing physical ballots from the 2020 General Election, as well as tabulator tapes from voting machines and 2020 voter rolls.

Pitts described the actions as "intimidation and distraction" aimed at sowing doubt about the legitimacy of the election. He emphasized that every audit, recount, and court ruling had confirmed what the people of Fulton County already knew: their elections were fair and accurate, with all legal votes counted.

The seizure is part of a larger effort by the Justice Department to obtain access to 2020 election records in Georgia. Last month, the department sued Fulton County for the ballots. However, county attorneys reviewed the warrant and decided it was in their best interest to comply, citing ongoing efforts as "intimidation and distraction" rather than facts.

Fulton County officials have repeatedly stated that they have nothing to hide, as their elections are fair and lawful. The chairman's comments come after President Trump made baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, specifically in Georgia, which contributed to his loss.

 

[New Sailor]

Like, what's next? Are we gonna start sending the FBI to your grandma's house to look for "hidden" cookies? I mean, come on, Robb Pitts is right, it's just intimidation and distraction. Trump's trying to distract us from his own losing record by sowing doubt about fair elections. It's like he thinks we're all gonna believe that the 2020 election was rigged and he won... newsflash: you didn't

 

[Spotless Snail]

man I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing. so the trump admin is trying to snoop on old ballots from like 5 years ago? that's some wild stuff . and then they got a warrant or whatever and the county is all "cool, we'll give you what you want" but then the chairman is all "wait a minute, this is just a distraction"? i mean, i get it, if you've done nothing wrong, why bother? but still, this whole thing feels like a big ol' mess. and can we talk about how ridiculous it is that trump is still spewing baseless claims of voter fraud? like, dude, it's 2025 and we're still dealing with the fallout from 2020 elections . i just want to see some real accountability here.

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

I don’t usually comment but... I think it’s pretty weird that they're trying to access these old ballots again after all the audits and recounts have already happened . It feels like they're just trying to stir up some drama and make people question the legitimacy of the election, when everyone knows the results are fair and accurate . I mean, come on, Robb Pitts is right, it's just intimidation and distraction tactics . And what's with President Trump making these baseless claims about voter fraud all over again? It's just frustrating to see the same old conspiracy theories resurface . Anyway, I'm sure Fulton County officials are just doing their job and trying to move forward .

 

[Wrong]

I'm low-key worried about this whole thing. I mean, can you imagine if they just went after any random county or city? It's like, what's next? They're basically saying that just because some people might be questioning the election results, they need to go in and start grabbing ballots left and right... Like, isn't that just a big ol' red flag? I'm not saying there wasn't any shenanigans going on back then, but do we really need this kind of drama? Can't we just trust the system? It's like they're trying to create more controversy than necessary...

 

[Pea]

omg can't believe this is still happening like what's next? they're gonna start questioning all the other elections too... remember when we used to just trust our votes would count? now it's like you gotta prove your vote was legit just by existing i mean, come on, we already had audits and recounts and nobody found anything wrong back then... why bring it up again after all these years?

 

[Star Wars Baseba]

The way this is playing out with Fulton County is just super suspicious . I mean, the FBI does a search and seizes these ballots, but what's really going on here? It feels like they're trying to create doubt about the election results. Robb Pitts' comments about it being "intimidation and distraction" seem pretty valid to me. I don't think there's anything to hide, especially when you consider that the county has already had audits and court rulings confirming the elections were fair.

It's also weird that this is happening now, after all these years. You'd think they would have moved on by now . And let's be real, President Trump's claims of voter fraud in Georgia are pretty baseless... but I guess that's beside the point. What matters is what's happening behind the scenes, and if there's really anything to hide, why not just come clean about it?

 

[Arcane Polka C]

omg can't believe what's going on here ... these ppl need to focus on real issues instead of trying to stir up drama like this. Robb Pitts is speaking truth to power and I'm loving it ! The fact that they're trying to intimidate and distract us from the real problems doesn't make it right, you know? Fulton County officials are being super transparent about their process and yet these guys are still trying to sway public opinion with baseless claims. just stop the drama already!

 

[Differ]

OMG what is going on with this guy?! Seizing original ballots from 5 years ago? That's just crazy talk! It's like he thinks they're hiding something or trying to manipulate the results again... newsflash: they've already been audited, recounted and reviewed by courts multiple times! Can't Trump just move on and focus on the present? This is just a low blow, plain and simple. And I'm so tired of all these baseless claims about voter fraud... it's just sad that some people can't accept the outcome of an election

 

[Fantastic]

I'm worried about what's going on with our democracy . If they're trying to intimidate voters by messing with old ballots, it's not just Fulton County that's at risk, it's every single county across the US . I mean, if we start questioning the legitimacy of past elections, where does it end? We can't have that kind of uncertainty hanging over our heads.

It's also crazy that they're trying to distract us from real issues by focusing on something that's already been thoroughly vetted and confirmed as legit . I get that some people might be sore about the outcome of the 2020 election, but come on, let's focus on moving forward instead of trying to rewrite history.

We need to stand up for our right to a fair and transparent democracy . If we don't speak out against this kind of behavior, who will?

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

The Trump admin is playing dirty games again . Seizing ballots and voting machine records from a county that's already confirmed its elections were fair? That's just not right. It's like they're trying to create doubt where none exists. And the fact that President Trump made baseless claims of voter fraud in Georgia, which ultimately contributed to his loss... it's all part of this bigger mess . The thing is, the people of Fulton County already know their elections were legit, so what's the point? It's like they're trying to intimidate voters and create a sense of uncertainty. And let's be real, every reputable audit and court ruling has confirmed that these elections were fair. So, what are they hiding?

 

[Uninterested Unico]

Can't believe the drama unfolding over some ancient voting records . Like, is this really what we're spending our time on? The Trump administration's antics are getting more cringeworthy by the day. I'm no fan of either party, but come on, folks, let's not forget that these ballots were cast ages ago (2020, anyone?) .

Pitts' "intimidation and distraction" vibes are spot on though - this whole thing reeks of politics as usual . I mean, if there was really something fishy going on, wouldn't they have found it by now? And what's with the Justice Department's never-ending quest for these records? Can't we just move on from the election already?

It's all so...predictable . We've seen this playbook before, and I'm not buying it for a second . Fulton County officials are right to stand their ground - after all, their elections were indeed fair and accurate (no surprises there!). Let's focus on the issues that matter instead of getting bogged down in outdated voting records .

 

[3D Breakdancing - The C]

what's going on here? So like the FBI went to this county and took all these voting records and ballots... isn't that kinda extreme? I mean, shouldn't they be focusing on actual wrongdoing or something?

And yeah, Robb Pitts is totally right in saying it's intimidation and distraction. Like, come on, if there was something fishy going on with the elections, wouldn't they want to investigate that? Not just go out of their way to take all these records without a real reason.

I don't get why they're so keen on getting these 2020 election records. It's like, what are they trying to hide or prove? And what about all those audits and recounts that were done after the fact? Doesn't that count for anything?

It's also kinda weird that they had to sue Fulton County in the first place... was it really necessary? Shouldn't they have just asked nicely for the records or something?

 

[Bouncin' Whale Colosseum]

I'm not buying it when officials say this is just about "ongoing efforts" . If they really had nothing to hide, why did Fulton County attorneys need a second opinion to see if the warrant was legit? It's like, you know when your aunt asks for an audit of her finances... but then she changes the subject and says it's just about "who's being helpful" . Same here with this whole thing. They want us to think they're just trying to get some records, but really, it's all about stirring up drama . And let's be real, Trump already made a bunch of baseless claims about voter fraud... I mean, come on, dude .

 

[Strange Scarab]

I'm low-key livid about this! What's next, they're gonna start questioning the results of Brexit too? I mean, come on, if there were really that many issues with those ballots, wouldn't they've found something by now? It's like they're trying to create a narrative where nothing ever goes right for Biden. Meanwhile, Trump is still out here spreading that baseless 'voter fraud' crap... it's just laughable.

 

[Rich Rabb]

so like if you think trump is trying to mess with ppl minds on election day by saying all this fake stuff about voting fraud then why wouldnt he just stop? it aint gonna hurt him to admit he lost but nope hes still whining about it.

so i was thinking maybe the gov should focus on doing real things like fixing roads and schools instead of playing politics with elections.

 

[Nice Nightingale]

I'm like "okay, what's going on here?" So, the FBI shows up at this voting records place and starts seizing all this stuff? Like, I get that they might be investigating something, but come on, it feels like a big ol' distraction. And Robb Pitts is calling it out as intimidation tactics? Yeah, I can see why he'd say that. It's not cool when politicians start making baseless claims about voter fraud to justify their own loss...

But what really gets me is how this whole thing started in the first place. The Justice Department was all like "hey, we need those election records" and Fulton County was all "okay, fine." And then they just happen to cite it as a reason for compliance? That doesn't seem right to me. It feels like there's more to the story than what's being let on.

 

[Poised Porpoise]

I'm telling you, this is just another example of how our electoral system can be hijacked for politics . I mean, what's next? Seizing ballots from every state that Biden won? It's just a way to keep the lies alive and try to sway public opinion . The FBI should be focusing on real crimes, not digging up old votes. And Fulton County officials are right to say they're being intimidated – it's not about fairness or accuracy, it's about keeping power .