California AG Rob Bonta probing influencer interference in governor battle
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating complaints regarding governor candidates paying influencers for endorsements without proper disclosure. The complaints have been directed to the California Fair Political Practices Commission, which oversees campaign finance laws. This scrutiny comes amid allegations against candidate Tom Steyer for using influencers to sway voters without transparency.
- ▪California AG Rob Bonta is looking into complaints about governor candidates paying influencers for endorsements.
- ▪The California Fair Political Practices Commission has the lead role in enforcing campaign finance laws.
- ▪Tom Steyer's campaign has faced criticism for allegedly not disclosing payments to influencers.
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Politics California AG Rob Bonta probing influencer interference in governor battle By Zain Khan Published May 26, 2026, 10:28 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California Attorney General Rob Bonta is “looking into” a barrage of complaints about governor candidates paying influencers for endorsements without those internet personalities disclosing they were paid. “Unlike any complaint, we’ll review it to determine what role we have and what we should be doing and if we should be taking action,” Bonta said during an interview with KCRA 3 News. While he did note his office was looking into it, he said the complaints fall under the purview of the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
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