Oakland Mayor Faces Recall Vote and FBI Investigation

Sheng Thao alleges political targeting as FBI raids her home amid public corruption probe.

Mayor Sheng Thao's home was raided by the FBI, IRS, and Postal Service agents, with boxes of materials seized.
The recall campaign against Thao has gathered more than the required signatures to force a vote in November.
Thao claims innocence, attributing the investigation to radical right-wing forces and political adversaries.
Her spokesperson, Francis Zamora, resigned following the raid, signaling internal turmoil within the mayor's office.
Thao's former attorney criticized her public statements, adding to the growing controversy and legal challenges.