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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe FBI just reached out to all 50 states about the midterms... without saying why.
https://crookedmedia.substack.com/p/what-a-day-fbi-just-wants-to-chat?What A Day: FBI Just Wants to Chat About the Midterms
The FBI just reached out to all 50 states about the midterms without saying why.
Matt Berg
Feb 05, 2026
Trumps FBI summoned state election officials from across the country for an unusual briefing on preparations for the midterms, What A Day has learned. At least one top state official is deeply concerned.
The FBI is organizing a mysterious conference call in late February for local election officials from all 50 states to discuss plans for the midterm elections with federal law enforcement agencies, according to an email obtained by What A Day. The exact purpose of the call remains unclear. But its raising concerns after President Donald Trump called for state elections to be nationalized.
Election officials from every state received an invitation for the call on Feb. 25th, to be joined by Trumps FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The email, which was obtained via public records request, was sent on Tuesday by an official named Kellie Hardiman, who gave her title as FBI Election Executive.
Hardiman wrote that the FBI and other federal agencies would like to invite you to a call where we can discuss our preparations for the cycle, as well as updates and resources we can provide to you and your staff. She added: We look forward to speaking with you in support of the 2026 midterm elections.
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The email is raising anxiety at a moment when Trump is calling for the federal government to take control of elections in 15 states, and dispatching the FBI to investigate the 2020 election in battleground state Georgia.
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The FBI just reached out to all 50 states about the midterms... without saying why. (Original Post)
Amaryllis
22 hrs ago
OP
Time to rehire Bonvino. That podcaster street cred qualifies him for any FBI position.
rubbersole
19 hrs ago
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OC375
(545 posts)1. Prepping the field
They know something will happen eventually when unstoppable forces and immovable objects continue to keep meeting nationwide daily. Im prepping like were having COVID style shutdowns again sometime in 2026. Tough time finding underwear and shampoo at decent prices here last time.
vapor2
(4,100 posts)2. I feel like we are fucked by these LOSERS
littlemissmartypants
(32,781 posts)6. Thank goodness feelings don't have to be permanent.
Ilsa
(64,025 posts)3. Sounds like a new job was created within the FBI. I suppose
the job description might include lying, hacking, threatening, and ability to cheat without guilt.
rubbersole
(11,110 posts)4. Time to rehire Bonvino. That podcaster street cred qualifies him for any FBI position.
Well, this FBI anyway.
rickyhall
(5,509 posts)5. Der Trump might think the only way to not lose is to not have.
Maru Kitteh
(31,389 posts)7. Their panic is absolutely tactile. His panic.
His makeup today was a tell.
Yikes.
