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Trump Visits Georgia, Pushes Economy, Election Claims, and Fulton Board Takeover

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Trump Arrives in Georgia to Bolster Republican Midterm Efforts On February 19, 2026, former President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state to rally Republican voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with the White House highlighting “affordability for working people” as a central theme [1]. The trip coincides with Trump’s contemplation of a possible military strike against Iran, a hard‑line immigration crackdown, and a potential federal takeover of state election administration [1]. His appearance is framed as a dual effort to energize the GOP base while projecting economic competence.

Campaign Targets Former Marjorie Taylor Greene District and March 10 Special Election Trump’s itinerary includes the congressional district once represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned after a public feud with him [1]. A special election to fill Greene’s vacant seat is scheduled for March 10, 2026, making the district a focal point for both parties [1]. Trump’s endorsement of district‑attorney Clay Fuller is presented as “rocket fuel” for the Republican campaign in the heavily GOP‑leaning area.

Trump Reiterates Discredited 2020 Election Fraud Claim at Black History Event At a White House Black History Month reception, Trump declared the 2020 presidential election “stolen,” asserting “We won by millions of votes but they cheated” [1]. The claim has been repeatedly rejected by audits, court rulings, and even his former attorney general [1]. Despite the lack of evidence, Trump urged Republicans to repeat the accusation in every speech, reinforcing his long‑standing narrative.

GOP Pushes Fulton County Election Board Takeover and Voter‑Fraud Executive Order Several Republican lawmakers are urging the Trump‑aligned State Election Board to assume control of Fulton County elections under a controversial 2021 law, though the timeline remains unclear [1]. Trump hinted at issuing an executive order targeting voter fraud and posted incendiary remarks labeling Democrats “horrible, disingenuous CHEATERS” on social media [1]. He called on GOP officials to embed these accusations in their public messaging, signaling a continued focus on election‑integrity rhetoric.

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2020 – The 2020 presidential election results become the basis for Donald Trump’s repeated, unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud, a narrative he continues to promote in 2026, influencing his calls for election reforms and “nationalizing” voting in Georgia. [3]

2021 – A Georgia law enacted in 2021 empowers the State Election Board to assume control of county election administration, a provision that Trump and allied GOP lawmakers cite when urging a takeover of Fulton County’s elections. [3]

2025 – Donald Trump assumes the U.S. presidency after the 2024 election and issues a blanket pardon to more than 1,000 individuals convicted in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, signaling a shift in his approach to political accountability. [4]

Feb 2, 2026 – The FBI conducts a raid on the Fulton County, Georgia, elections office, seizing hundreds of boxes of ballots, tabulator tapes, electronic images and voter rolls as part of a Justice Department investigation into alleged voter fraud. [1][2][4]

Feb 2, 2026 – In an interview with former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino, President Trump urges Republicans to “nationalize the voting” in Georgia, framing the demand as a safeguard against the recent FBI raid and as preparation for the 2026 midterms. [1][2]

Feb 2, 2026 – Trump intensifies pressure on Congress to end the partial government shutdown, claiming he has spoken with Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Chuck Schumer to secure a funding package that would keep key agencies operating through September. [1][2]

Feb 2, 2026 – The administration launches “Project Vault,” a $12 billion critical‑minerals reserve financed by the Export‑Import Bank and private investors, aimed at securing supplies for chips, batteries and other technologies. [1][2]

Feb 2, 2026 – Trump announces that the United States is exchanging messages with Cuba, labeling the island a “failed nation” and referencing recent U.S. actions that halted Mexican oil shipments to Cuba. [2]

Feb 2, 2026 – Trump tells reporters he knows “nothing” about a United Arab Emirates‑linked firm’s 49 % stake acquisition in World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture signed by his son Eric Trump days before Donald Trump’s inauguration. [2]

Feb 5, 2026 – Fulton County officials file a federal lawsuit seeking an order to compel the FBI to return the seized election materials, arguing the seizure lacks legal justification. [4]

Feb 5, 2026 – In an NBC News interview, Trump says he will accept any Republican loss in the 2026 midterms provided the vote count is “honest,” reiterating his pattern of attributing defeats to alleged fraud. [4]

Feb 5, 2026 – Senate Democrat Mark Warner warns that Trump’s calls for a federal takeover of elections could push loyalists to act “beyond the Constitution,” while state officials prepare contingency plans, including possible ICE deployment at polling sites. [4]

Feb 5, 2026 – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attends the Fulton County raid at Trump’s request, and the White House later links her involvement to the SAVE Act, a bill tightening proof‑of‑citizenship voting requirements. [4]

Feb 19, 2026 – Trump travels to Georgia, emphasizing economic affordability for working people while also repeating his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, saying “We won by millions of votes but they cheated.” [3]

Feb 19, 2026 – During the Georgia visit, Trump targets the former Marjorie Taylor Greene congressional district, where a special election to fill the vacant seat is scheduled for March 10, positioning himself as a key influencer in the race. [3]

Feb 19, 2026 – Trump hints at issuing an executive order on voter fraud and posts incendiary remarks labeling Democrats “horrible, disingenuous CHEATERS,” urging Republicans to repeat the accusations in every speech. [3]

Mar 10, 2026 – A special election occurs in Georgia’s former Marjorie Taylor Greene district, with Trump endorsing district‑attorney Clay Fuller as “rocket fuel” for the campaign and Democrats fielding Shawn Harris as the leading challenger. [3]

2026 (later) – GOP lawmakers continue to push the Trump‑aligned State Election Board to assume control of Fulton County elections under the 2021 law, though the timing and execution of any takeover remain uncertain. [3][4]

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