Deadline: White House “Why was Gabbard there in the first place?”
Feb 5, 2026
Christy Greenberg, former SDNY deputy chief offering prosecutorial perspective; Stephen Richer, ex-Maricopa recorder focused on election systems; Andrew Weissmann, former DOJ official known for big-case prosecution. They discuss Tulsi Gabbard's puzzling presence at the Fulton County ballot seizure, risks of federal visits to local election sites, how debunked voting conspiracies persist, and strains on prosecutors and courts amid enforcement surges.
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Conflicting Explanations For Gabbard's Presence
- The administration's shifting explanations for Tulsi Gabbard's presence in Fulton County reveal contradictory narratives and possible coordination issues.
- Andrew Weissmann warns the real risk is using any intelligence report to justify future changes that could affect upcoming elections.
DNI Report Could Be Used As Pretext
- Andrew Weissmann says Gabbard could claim jurisdiction if she alleges foreign interference, giving the DNI a pretext to act.
- He cautions that a bogus DNI report could be used to undermine future elections and federal responses.
Educate Public On Paper Ballot Security
- Election officials should continue public education about paper ballots and election processes to counter misinformation.
- Stephen Richer urges proactive outreach to explain why paper ballots make large-scale hacking implausible.