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Amaryllis

(11,110 posts)
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:11 PM 22 hrs ago

The 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

Trump’s 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 it’s 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 Trump’s 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
Prepping the field OC375 21 hrs ago #1
I feel like we are fucked by these LOSERS vapor2 21 hrs ago #2
Thank goodness feelings don't have to be permanent. littlemissmartypants 19 hrs ago #6
Sounds like a new job was created within the FBI. I suppose Ilsa 21 hrs ago #3
Time to rehire Bonvino. That podcaster street cred qualifies him for any FBI position. rubbersole 19 hrs ago #4
Der Trump might think the only way to not lose is to not have. rickyhall 19 hrs ago #5
Their panic is absolutely tactile. His panic. Maru Kitteh 18 hrs ago #7

OC375

(545 posts)
1. Prepping the field
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:25 PM
21 hrs ago

They know something will happen eventually when unstoppable forces and immovable objects continue to keep meeting nationwide daily. I’m prepping like we’re having COVID style shutdowns again sometime in 2026. Tough time finding underwear and shampoo at decent prices here last time.

Ilsa

(64,025 posts)
3. Sounds like a new job was created within the FBI. I suppose
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:39 PM
21 hrs ago

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.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:20 PM
19 hrs ago

Well, this FBI anyway.

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