First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli addressed the media alongside LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell regarding updates on a terrorism investigation in Los Angeles. This event took place on December 15, 2025. During a separate discussion, Bill Essayli discussed potential charges related to alleged voter fraud in California. He expressed the need for an extensive audit of the state’s voter roll, aligning with efforts by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon over the past year.
Republican lawmakers have questioned the integrity of the L.A. mayoral race. Despite trailing in the results when the polls closed on June 2, GOP candidate Spencer Pratt was not part of the runoff. Former President Trump described the mayoral race as a “rigged election,” using the platform Truth Social to issue a warning about California, criticizing its election process as slow and flawed.
In California, the counting of primary votes may last several days or weeks. This delay occurs because voters are permitted to mail ballots marked by Election Day. These must reach county election offices by June 9, which affects the counting duration.
Essayli acknowledged ongoing investigations into election fraud but provided no details. He criticized California’s election system, citing significant vulnerabilities. He particularly pointed out the use of mail-in ballots and the absence of a photo ID requirement at polls. These methods have drawn scrutiny, especially from Trump, who claims such practices enable widespread voter fraud without presenting evidence.
Additionally, Essayli accused state officials of permitting noncitizens to vote, a violation of federal law. Yet, he did not supply evidence. Despite assertions of noncitizen voting, incidents remain rare. The Justice Department has taken legal action against California to access voter registration data under the Help America Vote Act and has initiated inquiries into alleged voter fraud statewide.
Essayli’s statement on “The Glenn Beck Program” underscored his view of California as rife with fraud, including in areas like hospice and health care.
The California Secretary of State’s Office has not responded to inquiries about these allegations.
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