Blue Press Journal

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  • The Unrelenting Shadow of the Big Lie: Trump’s Assault on Election Integrity

    The bedrock of American democracy—free and fair elections—is under persistent assault from debunked claims of election fraud, notably propagated by Donald Trump. This ongoing narrative, termed the “big lie,” recently escalated in Fulton County, Georgia, where officials are taking extraordinary legal action against the FBI.

    Fulton County Challenges FBI Over Seized Ballots

    Blue Press Journal – Fulton County has requested a federal court to compel the FBI to return ballots and election documents from the 2020 election, seized during a warehouse search near Atlanta. This move responds to Trump’s “persistent demands for retribution over claims, without evidence, that fraud cost him victory in Georgia,” which have been “debunked” by numerous audits and investigations.

    Fulton County’s legal filing directly challenges the FBI’s actions, asserting that the federal government breached the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” The filing argues the affidavit for the search lacked “probable cause,” instead describing “types of human errors that its own sources confirm occur in almost every election — without any intentional wrongdoing whatsoever.” As the filing succinctly states, “The Fourth Amendment demands ‘probable cause’ — not ‘possible cause.’” Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts emphasized the gravity, stating, “This case is not only about Fulton County. This is about elections across Georgia and across the nation.”

    Trump’s Rhetoric: A Threat to Democratic Norms

    This incident is not isolated; it aligns with Trump’s stated desire to “take over” elections in Democratic-run areas, referencing “15 places” for targeting. Critics fear this rhetoric could lead to actions “beyond the Constitution,” a concern echoed by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.). Trump’s infamous 2020 call pressuring Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” 11,780 ballots remains a stark reminder of his willingness to undermine election results.

    Despite a White House spokesperson trying to frame Trump’s remarks as supporting the SAVE Act, Trump claimed that cities like Atlanta face “horrible corruption on elections,” insisting “the federal government should not allow that.” This position directly contradicts the Constitution, which grants states authority over election administration, leading even Republican Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to state, “Nationalizing elections and picking 15 states seems a little off strategy.” The involvement of figures like Tulsi Gabbard—mentioned as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence—at the Fulton search raises concerns about the boundaries between intelligence and law enforcement.

    Ultimately, the actions in Fulton County and Trump’s rhetoric embody the “big lie,” seeking to erode faith in democratic institutions and undermine elections. As Chairman Pitts said about the seized ballots, “What they’re doing with the ballots now, we don’t know, but if counted fairly, the results will be the same.” Vigilance against those undermining election integrity is crucial.

  • Joe Rogan Delivers Blow to Trump’s “Big Lie” Claim

    Blue Press Journal – In a shocking turn of events, podcast giant Joe Rogan has publicly challenged Donald Trump’s longstanding claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Rogan, who had previously endorsed Trump and hosted him on his show, joined comedian and commentator Dave Smith in questioning the validity of Trump’s assertions.

    During a recent episode of his podcast, Smith noted that Trump has consistently claimed that Joe Biden became president due to election cheating, yet has failed to provide concrete evidence to support this claim. “So I’m gonna need to know who ‘they’ is, and I’m going to need to know when we’re gonna see ’em perp-walked,” Smith said, highlighting the lack of accountability and transparency surrounding Trump’s allegations.

    Rogan interjected, stating, “I don’t think they have any evidence.” He went on to argue that if Trump or his team had credible proof of election tampering, they would have presented it by now. “If that was you or if that was me, and there was some reason why I knew that they did something, and I could give you all the facts, I would have that ready for anybody,” Rogan said. “For four fucking years they’ve been telling him he’s crazy for questioning the election. So after four years I’d have a fucking tight 10 minutes on the election where I could just rattle off at you and rock your world with it like, ‘These are the facts, Jack.’”

    Rogan’s comments are significant, as they come from a prominent figure sympathetic to Trump’s views. By questioning Trump’s claims, Rogan sends a powerful message to his audience, many likely influenced by his opinions. This may serve as a wake-up call for Trump’s supporters, who have clung to the “big lie” narrative for years.

    Rogan’s comments remind us that facts matter. By challenging Trump’s claims and demanding transparency, he is promoting a more informed discussion about American politics. Whether Trump’s supporters will listen is uncertain, but it’s clear Rogan has dealt a blow to the “big lie” narrative that won’t go unnoticed.