Carl DeMaio, a political commentator and former San Diego City Councilmember, posted a series of tweets on May 15 and 16, 2026, addressing issues related to California politics. His posts discussed the gubernatorial race, legislative actions by California Democrats, and recent developments involving state healthcare administration.
On May 15, DeMaio referenced Xavier Becerra’s standing in the California governor’s race: “Xavier Becerra has shot to the top of the polls in the CA governor’s race, but a guilty plea in a criminal case today could end up derailing his dreams. Here’s the scoop on the corruption scandal about to hit Becerra – WATCH: https://t.co/eP4G6E933n https://t.co/smyX4dan2Q”. The tweet was posted amid heightened attention on ethics in state government.
Later that day, DeMaio reported an incident during a legislative session: “CA Democrats cut off my microphone once again after this speech! They don’t like that I called them out for passing yet another bill that promotes racial discrimination and violates numerous Supreme Court rulings on the 14th Amendment! WATCH: https://t.co/Gwm3B2zuVL”. In this post dated May 15, he claimed his criticism of proposed legislation led to his microphone being silenced during proceedings.
On May 16, DeMaio commented on actions taken by federal authorities regarding Medi-Cal fraud under Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration: “The Trump admin has hit Gavin Newsom with a penalty payment for being unable to stop the rampant fraud in the Medi-Cal program. Here’s how your healthcare services are put at risk due to Newsom’s gross mismanagement – WATCH! https://t.co/hpkQoAFMoj”.
DeMaio’s remarks come as California prepares for its next gubernatorial election cycle. Xavier Becerra is considered one of the leading candidates in early polling. The discussion around legislative debates over bills concerning racial discrimination follows ongoing national legal scrutiny over equal protection under law as outlined by Supreme Court interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment. Allegations regarding fraud within Medi-Cal have been subject to periodic federal review; previous reports from oversight agencies have cited vulnerabilities within large public health programs but also note ongoing efforts by state officials to address these concerns.
