White House Actions Spur Worry Among FBI Agents
Agents and election advocates fear warrants based on false fraud claims could let the bureau seize ballots or machines and disrupt vote counts, officials said.
- On Wednesday, a report revealed that FBI agents are "worried" they could be ordered to seize ballots or voting machines ahead of next week's midterm elections. Seven people familiar with internal conversations confirmed these concerns.
- The administration has previously used the bureau to seize state voting records in Fulton County, Georgia, and Maricopa County, Arizona, establishing a troubling precedent. These controversial investigations yielded no criminal charges, leaving agents alarmed.
- "I and others are worried that the FBI will be the administration's arm into seizing voting machines," said Rob D'Amico, a former FBI supervisory agent. He warned agents may face professional consequences if they refuse unethical orders.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche recently refused to rule out Justice Department intervention in election certification, though he denied designs on "improperly" interfering. New York Attorney General Letitia James assured voters this week that armed federal agents are prohibited at polling places.
- Experts fear the administration intends to muddy results, tie states up in litigation, and delay certification. Advocates for free and fair elections are preparing to support agents who worry they have been assigned tasks that are illegal or unethical.
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