Arizona Senate Leader Hands Over Records
Arizona’s Senate chief, Warren Petersen, handed over election records to the FBI, still chasing Trump’s 2020 election fraud fantasies. This marks another chapter in the saga of unfounded claims that the election was stolen from Trump, who lost to Biden fair and square.
Petersen’s compliance with a federal subpoena adds to the pile of records the FBI has gathered this year, including a previous raid in Georgia. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes slammed Petersen, calling out his role in spreading election fraud myths. Mayes insists these actions are more about conspiracy theories than actual law enforcement.
The Never-Ending Hunt for Non-Existent Fraud
The GOP’s wild goose chase in Arizona included hiring Cyber Ninjas to dig up fraud evidence in 2021. Spoiler alert: they found nothing. Their ‘investigation’ turned up more votes for Biden, not Trump. So much for the stolen election narrative.
Cyber Ninjas’ hunt involved bizarre checks for bamboo fibers, hinting at ballots from Asia. This circus act concluded without any fraud proof, echoing earlier audits that found no significant issues in Maricopa County, where Biden won by 45,000 votes.
Justice Department’s Election Record Grab
The Justice Department’s quest for election records has stirred legal and privacy concerns. In Georgia, they needed a warrant; in Arizona, subpoenas sufficed. These moves have sparked debates over data privacy, with fears of voter roll purges.
Arizona’s Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is mulling legal action to protect voter data, accusing the DOJ of undermining legal processes. Meanwhile, the Justice Department continues its tug-of-war with states over voter data access, keeping the 2020 election drama alive.
Quick Facts
- •💡 FBI obtained Arizona election records related to 2020 fraud claims.
- •💡 Arizona’s audit found Biden gained 360 more votes than certified.
- •💡 Cyber Ninjas found no substantial differences in vote counts.
- •💡 DOJ uses subpoenas in Arizona, warrants in Georgia for records.
- •💡 Arizona Secretary of State considers legal action over data privacy.