FBI Briefs State Election Officials on Midterm Elections

Days after rising tensions between President Trump’s administration and state election officials, the FBI invited these officials to a meeting on February 25 to discuss midterm election preparations. The invitation, signed by FBI Election Executive Kellie M. Hardiman, was described as “unusual and unexpected” by one invited official. Amid ongoing controversies, including a Justice Department lawsuit over voter roll data and Trump’s claims of election fraud, the meeting aims to address resources and updates for election staff. Trump has suggested that Republicans should consider nationalizing voting in certain areas, despite the constitutional authority of states to manage their elections.

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