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Fact check: What were the findings of the NSA audit conducted by Adam Zarnowski?

Checked on August 3, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, Adam Zarnowski, described as a former CIA paramilitary officer, has made claims about a secret NSA audit of the 2024 presidential election that allegedly found Kamala Harris won [1] [2]. However, these claims face widespread skepticism and criticism from multiple sources and discussion participants.

The analyses reveal that no concrete evidence has been provided to support Zarnowski's allegations about this supposed NSA audit [2]. Multiple users across discussion forums have labeled these claims as conspiracy theories and questioned their authenticity [1]. Critics have gone further, describing Zarnowski himself as a "CT crackpot" and "nutcase" with a reputation for promoting unsubstantiated theories [1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the institutional limitations of the NSA regarding election oversight. Users in the discussions point out that the NSA does not have the authority to conduct election audits [1], which raises fundamental questions about the plausibility of Zarnowski's claims.

The analyses also reveal missing context about Zarnowski's credibility and track record. Discussion participants suggest he has a history of promoting conspiracy theories, which would be relevant information for evaluating his current claims [1].

Additionally, the question doesn't acknowledge that these claims have been actively disputed by knowledgeable observers who understand the NSA's actual role and capabilities in relation to election security [1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that such an audit actually occurred and produced findings, when the evidence suggests this may be entirely fabricated. By asking "what were the findings," the question presupposes the existence of legitimate audit results [1] [2].

The framing fails to acknowledge that these claims are widely considered to be conspiracy theories without factual basis [1]. The question treats Zarnowski's allegations as if they were established facts requiring clarification, rather than disputed claims lacking evidence [2].

This type of framing could inadvertently legitimize misinformation by treating unsubstantiated conspiracy theories as credible enough to warrant detailed investigation of their "findings" rather than their veracity [1].

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