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California AG to Monitor Trump’s Election Observers

10/28/2025

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta will send observers to monitor federal election watchers deployed by the Trump administration for Nov. 4 redistricting election.
Bonta described monitoring as unnecessary.
Bonta accused U.S. President Donald Trump of undermining election integrity.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department would oversee polling places to guarantee election integrity.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber questioned federal monitors' justification in a non-federal election.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta will send observers to monitor federal election watchers deployed by the Trump administration for Nov. 4 redistricting election.
Bonta described monitoring as unnecessary.
Bonta accused U.S. President Donald Trump of undermining election integrity.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department would oversee polling places to guarantee election integrity.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber questioned federal monitors' justification in a non-federal election.