The gubernatorial candidate who has bolstered in the polls after the Eric Swalwell scandal is stacking his campaign with Gavin Newsom allies and heavy hitters. Just 35 days out from California’s jungle primary race in June,

Candidate for California Governor Xavier Becerra had $225,000 in campaign funds allegedly stolen from him by his long-time chief of staff and two powerful political operatives in California. Theyre now facing prison time.

Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial bid is shadowed by controversy over migrant children reportedly lost during his time as HHS Secretary under Biden.

Part of his record, however, includes allegations that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff Dana Williamson plotted with lobbyist Greg Campbell and longtime Becerra aide Sean McCluskie to siphon $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign account for personal use between February 2022 and September 2024.

The most recent finance filings make clear that Eric Swalwell’s crash-out didn’t just make Becerra relevant. It resuscitated his flatlining bid. Between January and the beginning of April, Becerra only raised about $280,