California attorney general ‘looking into’ gubernatorial candidates paying influencers for endorsements

Published May 26, 2026 12:20pm ET | Updated May 26, 2026 12:20pm ET



California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office is “looking into” whether candidates running for governor are paying internet personalities to endorse them, following multiple complaints.

In an interview with KCRA 3 released Monday, Bonta was asked about online influencers’ lack of disclosure about why they are choosing to endorse certain gubernatorial candidates and whether they were paid to do so.

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