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Fulton Officials Slam FBI's Unfounded Election Warrant Claims

2/17/2026

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Fulton County officials criticized the Justice Department for omissions in the FBI's 2020 election warrant.
They say the FBI's assertions lack credible evidence and rely on debunked conspiracy theories.
The affidavit, unsealed after a court order, shows the investigation began with Kurt Olsen, a Trump appointee.
Robb Pitts, chair of Fulton County's Board of Commissioners, says elections have been audited and found clean.

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Fulton County officials criticized the Justice Department for omissions in the FBI's 2020 election warrant.
They say the FBI's assertions lack credible evidence and rely on debunked conspiracy theories.
The affidavit, unsealed after a court order, shows the investigation began with Kurt Olsen, a Trump appointee.
Robb Pitts, chair of Fulton County's Board of Commissioners, says elections have been audited and found clean.