Trump and White House escalate efforts to influence California and New Jersey elections

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed concerns that the Trump administration's plans to deploy federal election monitors in California could be used to challenge the upcoming Nov. 4 election results, citing fears of false reports of voting irregularities and potential interference, especially related to Proposition 50 and redistricting efforts. Bonta warned that such tactics may foreshadow more aggressive actions in future elections, including 2026, and emphasized the importance of accepting election outcomes to uphold democracy.