Justice Department Probed by Election Deniers Over Discredited 2020 Georgia Fraud Claims
The US Department of Justice is reportedly under investigation by members of Georgia's election denial movement over debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in the state during the 2020 presidential election.
According to sources, investigators with the department have reached out to discredited activists and partisan operatives in an effort to advance unfounded claims of election fraud. One such individual, Mark Davis, a political consultant who has challenged voters' registration, claimed that he received a call from a Justice Department investigator about alleged "Felony Residency Violations" in the state.
Davis's revelation comes as part of a larger pattern of Trump administration officials collaborating with election denial activists to pursue unfounded claims of voter fraud. The department's voting section has taken the lead in pursuing such claims, demanding lists of voters and their personal information from more than 30 states.
The latest development marks a new front in the Trump administration's pursuit of fraud claims ahead of next year's midterm elections. The Department of Justice has demanded access to full voter registration lists in multiple states, prompting voting rights groups to warn that the Trump administration is helping states purge hundreds of thousands and possibly millions of Americans from voter rolls.
The move is seen as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to undermine election security and expand its influence over the democratic process. Critics argue that the department's actions are motivated by a desire to advance Trump's own false claims of widespread voter fraud in 2020, which were thoroughly debunked by courts, election officials, and fact-checkers.
As tensions between the Justice Department and election deniers escalate, lawmakers and voting rights advocates are sounding the alarm about the dangers of this emerging trend. "Trump's DOJ is actively working with the same crackpots who tried to overturn his 2020 loss," said Max Flugrath, a Georgia-based progressive voting rights advocate. "Investigators are reaching out to discredited activists and partisan operatives to advance bogus claims of fraud."
The investigation into Davis's claims raises questions about the Department of Justice's role in policing election integrity and its commitment to protecting Americans' right to vote. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will continue down this path or pivot towards a more neutral approach to ensuring election security.
The US Department of Justice is reportedly under investigation by members of Georgia's election denial movement over debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in the state during the 2020 presidential election.
According to sources, investigators with the department have reached out to discredited activists and partisan operatives in an effort to advance unfounded claims of election fraud. One such individual, Mark Davis, a political consultant who has challenged voters' registration, claimed that he received a call from a Justice Department investigator about alleged "Felony Residency Violations" in the state.
Davis's revelation comes as part of a larger pattern of Trump administration officials collaborating with election denial activists to pursue unfounded claims of voter fraud. The department's voting section has taken the lead in pursuing such claims, demanding lists of voters and their personal information from more than 30 states.
The latest development marks a new front in the Trump administration's pursuit of fraud claims ahead of next year's midterm elections. The Department of Justice has demanded access to full voter registration lists in multiple states, prompting voting rights groups to warn that the Trump administration is helping states purge hundreds of thousands and possibly millions of Americans from voter rolls.
The move is seen as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to undermine election security and expand its influence over the democratic process. Critics argue that the department's actions are motivated by a desire to advance Trump's own false claims of widespread voter fraud in 2020, which were thoroughly debunked by courts, election officials, and fact-checkers.
As tensions between the Justice Department and election deniers escalate, lawmakers and voting rights advocates are sounding the alarm about the dangers of this emerging trend. "Trump's DOJ is actively working with the same crackpots who tried to overturn his 2020 loss," said Max Flugrath, a Georgia-based progressive voting rights advocate. "Investigators are reaching out to discredited activists and partisan operatives to advance bogus claims of fraud."
The investigation into Davis's claims raises questions about the Department of Justice's role in policing election integrity and its commitment to protecting Americans' right to vote. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will continue down this path or pivot towards a more neutral approach to ensuring election security.
. It seems like they're perpetuating a cycle of conspiracy theories and fueling the flames of distrust in our democratic institutions. The fact that they're collaborating with discredited activists and partisan operatives is nothing short of alarming 
. I mean, what's next? They'll be investigating fake news stories about voter ID laws being used to target minorities? It's like they're trying to sow discord and undermine the very fabric of our society.
. This is a clear case of voter suppression in action, folks! They're essentially giving these partisan operatives a free pass to purge people from voter rolls based on unsubstantiated claims of residency violations. It's a slippery slope, my friends.
. The Justice Department needs to take a hard look at its own motivations and ensure that they're not perpetuating false narratives or exacerbating voter suppression efforts. We can't let partisan politics dictate our electoral process; we need to protect the integrity of our democracy 
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this is getting out of hand, can't they just focus on real issues instead of spreading misinformation? like, what's the harm in having voter registration lists? 
shouldn't we just make sure everyone has access to the ballot box, no matter what? 
. it's like they're trying to create chaos before the midterms 
. what's next? is the justice department going to start 'investigating' all kinds of issues that have nothing to do with actual crime? 
shouldn't the justice department be focusing on real crimes, not made-up ones? 
it's like they're more interested in helping trump's agenda than actually doing their job 
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. I mean, come on, do we really need partisan operatives telling us who's eligible to vote and who's not? That's not democracy, that's authoritarianism 
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. And we need to push back against this with all our might 
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, but I still have hope that we can turn this around and build a more just and equitable society 
. We just need to keep speaking out against these attempts to undermine our democracy and demand better from our leaders 
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. It sounds like the Department of Justice is being used as a tool by the Trump team to pursue unfounded claims of voter fraud and undermine election security 
. The fact that they're reaching out to discredited activists and partisan operatives suggests a lack of credibility on their part. I'm worried that this could lead to a purge of voters from the rolls, which would be disastrous for our democracy 
, but who knows? Maybe these guys are just trying to stir up trouble ahead of next year's midterms 
I made a little diagram to try and get this all straight:
Let's keep an eye on this one, folks!
. The fact that Trump administration officials are collaborating with election denial activists is a clear indication of their intentions, and it's alarming to see the Department of Justice getting pulled into this mess 
. What's even more disturbing is that they're targeting voter registration lists – it feels like they're trying to suppress votes from marginalized communities 
. We need more transparency and accountability from our electoral institutions ASAP 
, and it's so weak that even the most die-hard Trump supporters can't buy it.
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... what's going on with these guys? They're investigating "felony residency violations" because of some discredited activist 
... like, isn't that just a load of nonsense? 
this whole thing just smells of trump trying to undermine democracy again 
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voter fraud claims r so basic its like every1 n every election has a few weird cases but come on 