Gabbard testimony suggests Trump knew in advance about FBI’s Fulton County elections raid - Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket
March 18, 2026
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Gabbard's testimony suggests Trump had advance knowledge of the FBI's Fulton County elections raid.

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Tulsi Gabbard's testimony suggests President Trump had advance knowledge of an FBI raid related to the Fulton County elections investigation, according to reporting by Democracy Docket. The implication raises questions about whether Trump was briefed on federal law enforcement operations targeting matters connected to his legal exposure in Georgia. If corroborated, such advance notice could complicate Trump's legal position in the Fulton County case and potentially raise new questions about the independence of federal investigations. The Fulton County investigation centers on efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. Gabbard, currently in a Trump administration role, has not previously been identified as a central figure in this investigation.

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