1. It *is* bizarre that the DNC refused to let the FBI examine its server. They've never explained why. 2. The FBI didn't need to directly examine the server. It got a forensic image from respected firm CrowdStrike. 3. Indictment stands on strength of extensive IC surveillance.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1018072081676865536 …
"gains nothing" is too strong. Classical imaging doesn't give you access to things like modifiable firmware (of which there are plenty in modern hardware). There've been successful attacks where vectors like that allowed to persist attacks.