Marc Elias on Trump's Plan to Seize Ballots and Subvert Elections
Brian Tyler CohenJanuary 31, 202622 min467,773 views
30 connections·40 entities in this video→The "Ballot Seizure" Plan
- 🎯 Donald Trump's alleged plan involves learning how to seize ballots from past elections to prepare for future ones, particularly the 2026 midterms.
- ⚠️ This strategy is presented as a method to potentially create false results or undermine election legitimacy, drawing parallels to past election denial efforts.
- 💡 The execution of a search warrant in Georgia to seize 2020 ballots is highlighted as a critical, yet underreported, development.
Escalation of Tactics
- 📈 The tactic of seizing ballots is compared to Trump's previous use of the National Guard in Los Angeles, followed by ICE and Border Patrol in Minneapolis, indicating an escalation in methods and intensity.
- 🧠 Trump is described as learning from each instance to refine his approach to election denial, voter suppression, and subversion.
- 🚨 This Georgia ballot seizure is framed as a foundational step, akin to the initial troop deployments, with more significant actions anticipated in the future.
Legal and Infrastructural Preparations
- 🏛️ A key concern is the potential establishment of a legal precedent that allows the federal government to seize ballots, creating a justification for future actions.
- 🏗️ The process of obtaining search warrants, including the information presented to a magistrate, is being scrutinized for its potential to build a DOJ infrastructure for election interference.
- 🗺️ The involvement of a US attorney in Missouri with nationwide jurisdiction over election fraud claims suggests a centralized effort to develop expertise and manpower for these tactics.
Public Awareness and Legal Challenges
- 📢 There's an urgent call for public awareness and the sharing of information, as the media is accused of downplaying the significance of the Georgia ballot seizure.
- ⚖️ Marc Elias and his team are actively engaged in numerous court cases to prevent the Trump administration from accessing sensitive voter data and to thwart election subversion efforts.
- ✊ The importance of voters, states, and lawyers standing firm against federal overreach is emphasized as crucial for safeguarding future elections.
Obstacles and Future Fights
- 🚧 Stumbling blocks for Trump's alleged plan include the resolve of voters, the willingness of states to defend their electoral authority, and the availability of lawyers to challenge these actions in court.
- 📚 The need for more lawyers and law firms to participate in election-related litigation is highlighted, contrasting with the perceived reluctance of large firms in 2020.
- 📣 Public outcry and increased publicity are seen as vital to ensuring that judicial officers approach election-related cases with skepticism rather than a presumption of regularity.
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