What Next | Daily News and Analysis Trump Starts the Steal
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Feb 9, 2026 
Ari Berman, voting rights reporter and author known for deep election coverage, breaks down the Fulton County raid and its troubling implications. He outlines strange players and legal twists, explains how state laws could enable partisan takeovers, and examines risks to future elections and federal proposals that could reshape voting rules.
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Raid Removed Ballots Under A Cloud
- The Fulton County raid removed 2020 ballots and many details about the seizure remain unknown.
- Ari Berman warns this opaque federal action is a major red flag for election integrity.
Relitigating A Settled Election
- The 2020 election has been repeatedly litigated and audited, yet Trump still pushes claims of fraud.
- Berman says the persistence of these claims makes the raid especially alarming and politically motivated.
DNI Onsite Raises Legal Questions
- Tulsi Gabbard's presence during the raid is highly unusual and possibly unlawful.
- Berman notes the director of national intelligence is barred from domestic law enforcement operations.