Podcast Summary: Bannon`s War Room – Episode 5102

Title: FBI Descend On Fulton County To Get To The Bottom Of 2020 Election
Date: January 28, 2026
Host: Steve Bannon (WarRoom.org)
Main Guests & Commentators:

• Cleta Mitchell
• Mike Davis
• Garland Favorito
• Dr. Janice Johnson
• Sally Grubbs
• Mike Lindell

Overview

This episode features live and detailed coverage of breaking news: the FBI, under a newly Trump-appointed DOJ, has executed a search warrant at the Fulton County elections warehouse in Georgia. The operation targets 2020 election ballots and related documents, a climactic moment after years of litigation and political wrangling. Bannon’s guests, key figures in Georgia’s ongoing election integrity movement, react to the events as they unfold and discuss their implications for election accountability and the broader political landscape.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FBI Search at Fulton County Election Warehouse

• Breaking News: FBI agents executed a search warrant at a large warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking 2020 election ballots ([00:00]–[01:32]).
• Search Targets: Physical ballots, ballot images, voter lists, tabulator tapes, and electronic records from the 2020 election.
• Historic Moment: Guests, many involved in years-long litigation, express relief and vindication, framing this as the culmination of six years of effort ([19:57]–[20:41]).

“We simply want to get the documents to ensure that the vote was correct or not correct...this is a great day to see we'll be able to get the documents we've wanted.”
– Dr. Janice Johnson ([19:57])

2. Controversy Over Ballot Storage and Access

• Uncertainty about Ballot Storage: Questions raised about whether ballots from 2020 should still be stored and where they’re actually kept ([00:51]–[01:32]).
• Access Denied to Election Board Members: Dr. Janice Johnson and Sally Grubbs (both on the Georgia State Election Board) are denied entry to observe the FBI’s search, even though local Democrat officials are let in ([10:12]–[13:33]).

“We tried to gain admission, but we were turned away by Fulton County employees…they would not allow Sally or myself to get into the building.”
– Dr. Janice Johnson ([10:12])

3. Years-long Legal Battles Over Ballots

• Stonewalling and Shell Games: Garland Favorito and others recount lawsuits dating back to December 2020 seeking access to ballots, citing repeated legal obstructions from Fulton County and state officials ([08:18], [34:11]).
• Protective Orders: Orders kept the ballots from being destroyed; a key protective order dates to January 6, 2021 ([34:11]).

“They've played a shell game with us for years and finally the FBI has stepped in so hopefully we'll soon get to see what the ballots really said.”
– Garland Favorito ([08:19])

4. Political and Legal Context

• Claims of Election Malfeasance: Bannon, Mitchell, and Davis reiterate allegations of widespread ballot irregularities in 2020; they believe the tabulator tapes and chain-of-custody records are incomplete or fabricated ([26:39]–[33:41]).
• Democrat and “Uniparty” Obstruction: Strong criticism of both Democratic local officials and Georgia’s Republican establishment, particularly Brad Raffensperger (Secretary of State) and Governor Kemp ([40:25]–[48:56]).
• Federal Intervention Framed as Essential: The new DOJ, under Trump, is credited for stepping in where state officials wouldn’t ([52:21]–[53:24]).

“They never thought they'd be caught...the arrogance of these guys, never thought we'd get to having the FBI with police tape with a criminal search warrant...loading up a big almost like a Mack truck.”
– Steve Bannon ([35:58])

5. Emotional and Symbolic Resonance

• Atmosphere at the Scene: Guests describe a tense, almost surreal atmosphere; Democrat legislators likened to being at a funeral, with supporters and media crowding outside ([21:42]–[22:46]).
• Personal Triumph After Perseverance: Guests reflect on the years spent fighting for this access, expressing both joy and vindication ([12:40], [19:57], [56:50]).

“There were a thousand times...they could have all quit. They did not quit...that's why we got the FBI loading up the evidence of the stolen 2020 election.”
– Steve Bannon ([56:50])

6. Details of the Search Warrant

• Scope: Cleta Mitchell reads the search warrant aloud, listing: all physical ballots (absentee, provisional, spoiled), all tabulator tapes (zero/opening, closing, etc.), ballot images, and detailed voter lists ([26:39]–[31:18]).
• Justification: The warrant cites potential violations of the Federal Election Records Act.

“All physical ballots from the 2020 general election, including...absentee ballots...tabulator tapes...all ballot images...what they are supposed to be seizing and taking out of here.”
– Cleta Mitchell ([26:39])

7. Critiques of State Republican Officials

• “Uniparty” Accusations: Both Republican and Democrat officials are accused of a long-term cover-up ([46:30], [48:56]).
• Suppression of Investigation: Raffensperger and Kemp are characterized as having deliberately refused to allow thorough investigations or convenient disclosures ([48:56], [56:50]).

“It’s a uniparty...the Republican establishment and the Democratic establishment work together...he [Raffensperger] sold out the secretary of state’s office.”
– Garland Favorito ([48:56])

8. Broader Implications and Future Steps

• Symbolic Day for Election Integrity Movement: The show repeatedly frames this as a historic turning point for those who questioned 2020.
• Anticipation for More States: Expectation that similar developments will occur in other contested states like Pennsylvania ([56:50]).
• Calls for Vigilance: All guests stress the need for continued activism and legal oversight to secure future elections ([02:51], [46:30]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Thematic/Energetic Highpoints

• “This is the primal scream of a dying regime…pray for our enemies, because we’re going medieval on these people.” — Steve Bannon ([06:25])
• “If you have nothing to hide, you hide nothing, and yet we're not even allowed in the building.” — Sally Grubbs ([12:40])
• “We’ve just never seen anything like it… it's like a crime of the century just to verify an election.” — Sally Grubbs ([22:46])
• “Victory begets victory…we ain’t backing down.” — Mike Davis ([55:14])

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:00–01:32]: FBI’s arrival at Fulton warehouse, initial confusion and reactions.
• [08:18–08:56]: Favorito describes years-long lawsuit and stonewalling.
• [10:12–13:33]: Dr. Janice Johnson and Sally Grubbs denied entry, discuss being locked out despite board status.
• [19:57–20:47]: Guests reflect on why this is a historic day after years of effort.
• [26:39–31:18]: Cleta Mitchell reads list of items sought in FBI warrant.
• [34:11]: Garland Favorito recaps journey to get ballots protected/set the stage for today’s search.
• [48:56]: Favorito criticizes GOP officials, calls it a “uniparty” problem.
• [56:50]: Mike Lindell ties years of effort to today’s developments.

Guest Socials and Resources

• Garland Favorito: VoterGA.org
• Sally Grubbs: Twitter/X @1stvcgag or search “Sally Grubbs”
• Dr. Janice Johnson: Twitter/X @DrJanElectionAdvocate
• Cleta Mitchell: @CletaMitchell on X and Truth Social
• Mike Davis: Article3Project.org

Closing Tone

Episode 5102 is charged with emotion, victory, and vindication. Bannon and his guests see the FBI operation as a long-awaited turning point in their effort to challenge official 2020 election results. The episode is punctuated by on-the-scene updates, sharp rhetoric against political opponents, and repeated calls for transparency and vigilance in American elections.

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