Summary
Kash Patel defended the FBI's search of the Fulton County, Georgia election office, which faced criticism from local officials who saw it as retaliatory. Concerns were raised about the search's timing relative to the statute of limitations for federal crimes. Patel stated that the FBI acted with legal approval to conduct the search.
Key Facts
- Kash Patel defended the FBI's search of the Fulton County election office.
- Local officials criticized the search, calling it retaliation related to President Trump's election loss.
- The search occurred months after the statute of limitations for federal crimes expired.
- Patel argued that the search was legally conducted and based on a judge's approval.
- The FBI and the Department of Justice did not comment on the issue.
- Fulton County Commission Chairman claimed the county was targeted for rejecting Trump's claims about the 2020 election.
- About 700 boxes were taken in the search, and their current location is unknown.
- In 2024, the State Election Board subpoenaed Fulton's 2020 ballots, which is still under review.
