FBI Atlanta Chief Warned Fulton County Before Raid, Compromising the Case

The FBI's actions have raised concerns about institutional rot and the integrity of the investigation.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The FBI Atlanta chief, Paul Brown, alerted Fulton County election officials about an upcoming raid and provided a list of items agents planned to seize, before being removed just days before the warrant was executed. This action has been criticized as compromising the investigation and undermining the bureau's credibility.

Why it matters

The FBI's actions have raised concerns about institutional corruption and the integrity of the investigation into potential election irregularities in Fulton County, Georgia. The advance warning given to election officials and the sharing of investigative details could have allowed for the destruction or tampering of evidence, jeopardizing the case.

The details

According to reports, FBI Atlanta Chief Paul Brown alerted Fulton County election officials about an upcoming raid and provided them with a list of items agents planned to seize, including critical evidence such as pole tapes, voter tally records, and batch sheets. Brown was then removed from the case just days before the warrant was executed. Critics have argued that this action compromised the investigation and undermined the bureau's credibility, as it appears to have given potential targets advance warning and a roadmap of the investigation.

  • On February 3, 2026, FBI Atlanta Chief Paul Brown alerted Fulton County election officials about an upcoming raid.
  • Just days before the warrant was executed, Paul Brown was removed from the case.

The players

Paul Brown

The former FBI Atlanta chief who alerted Fulton County election officials about an upcoming raid and provided them with a list of items agents planned to seize.

Fulton County

The county in Georgia where the FBI investigation into potential election irregularities was taking place.

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What they’re saying

“This is not law enforcement doing its job; it's an embarrassment that put the case in jeopardy and underscores how deeply compromised the bureau has become.”

— Pamela Geller, Author (gellerreport.com)

“Perhaps the President asked @DNIGabbard to go to Fulton County to ensure that the FBI was doing what they were supposed to be doing (trust but verify).”

— Kevin Moncla (Twitter)

“Contrary to the blatantly false and slanderous accusations being made against me by Members of Congress and their friends in the propaganda media, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has and will continue to take action under my statutory authorities to secure our…”

— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (Twitter)

What’s next

The FBI and Department of Justice will likely face increased scrutiny and calls for transparency regarding the handling of this investigation and the actions of the Atlanta field office.

The takeaway

The actions of the FBI Atlanta chief have raised serious concerns about the integrity and impartiality of the bureau, potentially compromising a high-profile investigation and undermining public trust in the institution's ability to uphold the law.