Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims
A report claims that fake social media accounts are boosting Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial campaign while attacking rival Tom Steyer. The analysis by Cyabra found over 3,000 fake accounts across various platforms, generating significant engagement and promoting pro-Becerra narratives. Becerra's campaign spokesperson denied any wrongdoing, attributing the chaos to Steyer's campaign tactics.
- ▪More than 3,000 fake accounts are allegedly supporting Becerra and attacking Steyer.
- ▪The accounts reportedly generated over a million views and 42,000 engagements.
- ▪Cyabra's analysis suggests a coordinated effort to amplify pro-Becerra messaging.
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Politics Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims By Titus Wu Published May 21, 2026, 9:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Democratic California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are both under accusations they improperly paid social media influencers to boost their bids — but another front in the social media wars between the two around fake accounts is also underway, a report claims. More than 3,000 fake accounts across Instagram, X and Facebook are boosting former Health and Human Services secretary Becerra while attacking billionaire Steyer, according to an analysis by Cyabra, an AI-powered disinformation security company.
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