Trump Claims California 'Full of Fraud', AG Bonta Calls Allegations 'Reckless'

Former president says state is plagued by voter fraud, state attorney general disputes the claims.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump has made claims that California is "full of fraud" in the state's elections, prompting a strong rebuke from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who called the allegations "reckless" and unsupported by evidence.

Why it matters

Trump's continued assertions of widespread voter fraud, despite a lack of credible evidence, have fueled distrust in democratic institutions and the electoral process. Bonta's forceful response underscores the need to counter misinformation and uphold the integrity of California's elections.

The details

According to reports, the Trump administration is in discussions to establish a federal anti-fraud task force focused on California. Trump has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud in the state, alleging that "millions" of illegal votes were cast. However, Bonta dismissed these allegations as "reckless" and stated that they are not supported by facts or evidence.

  • The Trump administration is reportedly in talks to create an anti-fraud task force focused on California.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has made unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in California.

Rob Bonta

The attorney general of California who has strongly disputed Trump's allegations of fraud, calling them "reckless" and unsupported by evidence.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump's unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and the efforts of state officials like Bonta to uphold the integrity of California's elections and counter misinformation.