FBI Agent Visits Milwaukee Elections Director at Home, Prompting Backlash from County Clerk
The FBI attempted to interview the director of elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, according to a statement from the county clerk's office on Thursday morning.
County Clerk George Christenson reported that an FBI agent visited the elections director's private residence and left a business card.
"It is unfortunate that the FBI chose to visit the private residence of Milwaukee County's Elections Director rather than contact the Election Commission's office directly." — County Clerk George Christenson
Christenson defended the integrity of the 2020 election, asserting that the election was fair, transparent, and accurate, citing multiple post-election reviews including canvasses, recounts, court challenges, and audits.
"No dedicated public servant should be subjected to that type of intrusion simply for carrying out her responsibilities with integrity and professionalism," he added, noting that the county would investigate the nature of the visit.
Background
Milwaukee County is Wisconsin's most populous county. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden received approximately 70% of the 459,723 votes cast there and won Wisconsin by just over 20,000 votes.
In December 2020, the Trump campaign filed an unsuccessful lawsuit seeking to disqualify over 200,000 ballots in Milwaukee and Dane Counties.
Broader Context
This investigation adds to ongoing federal scrutiny of election processes in swing states that President Trump lost in 2020, including examinations of election material in Fulton County, Georgia, and Wayne County, Michigan.
The FBI declined to comment. Senator Josh Hawley did not immediately respond to a request for comment.