Trump prosecutor in L.A. is searching for voter fraud before final count
A federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is actively seeking evidence of voter fraud in California's primary election. This approach conflicts with Justice Department guidelines that advise against overt investigations until election results are certified.
Why it matters
The actions raise concerns about the politicization of federal law enforcement and the potential to undermine public trust in the integrity of the electoral process.
First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli, shown in November at a news conference, has urged Californians on social media to submit evidence of “potential election fraud.” (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images) By Kevin Rector , James Queally and Brittny Mejia June 13, 2026 3 AM PT 210 11 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The article reports on the actions and the official DOJ policy conflict neutrally, citing both the prosecutor's statements and the Justice Manual.
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