FBI raid on Fulton County, Georgia election office seized 2020 ballots based on debunked fraud claims; mediation fails

FBI / Trump administration (conducting raid); Fulton County (opposing seizure)

January 28, 2026 raid seized ~700 boxes of 2020 paper ballots. DNI Tulsi Gabbard reportedly facilitated a call between Trump and FBI agents on the ground. Senators Whitehouse and Blumenthal called for investigation. Mediation between federal government and Fulton County failed in March 2026. Ongoing litigation.

Primarily covered by center and left-leaning outlets. Limited sympathetic coverage from right-leaning sources found in search results.