FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Doug Bock ClarkJanuary 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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The FBI executed a warrant at the Fulton County election center in Georgia to seize records from the 2020 presidential vote, citing potential evidence of a criminal offense related to fraudulent ballots. The search was authorized by a court and is part of an ongoing investigation into claims of voter fraud made by former President Donald Trump. Trump had claimed that the 2020 election was stolen from him and blamed Georgia for his loss to Joe Biden. The warrant sought ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data, and voter rolls. Experts warn that the search is "dangerous" as it may be used to further Trump's narratives on voter fraud. The seized ballots were previously deemed secure by Fulton County officials.

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