Overview
- Gabbard told congressional intelligence leaders she appeared briefly at the FBI operation at the president’s request under election‑security authorities and said neither she nor Trump issued directives.
- She said she arranged a short speakerphone call after the search so Trump could thank agents; multiple outlets report he praised them and asked questions.
- FBI agents removed about 700 boxes of 2020 ballots and other election materials from Fulton County under a magistrate‑approved, sealed warrant.
- Justice Department and FBI officials have not released the warrant affidavit or detailed the probable‑cause showing as lawmakers seek explanations.
- Fulton County officials plan to challenge the warrant in court and seek the return of seized records, citing concerns over custody of election materials.