CHAOS - LA Mayor's Race Takes Turn After Video from Ballot Counting Facility LEAKS
LA County Vote-Counting Facility Full Of Empty Desks Despite $336M Budget
The California Post visited the county’s 144,000-square-foot ballot processing facility on Thursday, and what they found has concerned many.
The NY Post reporters saw dozens of vacant workstations as the vote-count totals sprawled throughout California and Los Angeles.
The growing pressure to process the hundreds of thousands of remaining ballots seemed to be at odds with the scene at the warehouse.
Just 77,521 more ballots have been processed since the June 2 election night, according to county officials’ announcement on Wednesday night. However, an estimated 713,180 ballots remain unprocessed.
However, a lot of the facility seemed understaffed when The Post visited. Workstations in rows were vacant.
There were several empty chair sections.
About 25 bins of ballots appeared ready for processing in one area where election workers review ballots that scanners are unable to automatically read.
However, no employees were seated at nearby desks, according to the NY Post reporters.
The Post reporters saw roughly 75 workers in another area where they prepare ballots for counting and open envelopes, even though the space could hold more than twice that number.
CA governor frontrunner Steve Hilton said Thursday he would urge Governor Gavin Newsom to create an Emergency Election Count Accelerator Corps, mobilizing state personnel and rapid response teams to assist counties struggling with major ballot-counting backlogs.
“California is the laughing stock of the nation when it comes to election reporting. We are the fourth-largest economy in the world, home to Silicon Valley and some of the most advanced technology on earth, yet government bureaucrats need a month to count fewer than 10 million ballots,” Hilton said.
Hilton intended to present a strategy that would provide counties with more personnel and resources to expedite the counting of ballots without interfering with election laws, security procedures, or vote-counting guidelines.
The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office is under scrutiny because Los Angeles County spends almost $336 million a year on it.
The department has more than 1,100 budgeted positions, according to county budget records.
According to county records, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan heads the department, manages the elections, and earns $448,179 annually.
By all standards, the election process in Los Angeles County is massive.
President Donald Trump also aimed at California’s slow count with a social media post.
“The Dumocrats are at it again! They are trying to STEAL THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PRIMARY, AND THE MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES, PRIMARY, AWAY FROM TWO GREAT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. Here we go with the very late and massive numbers of MAIL IN BALLOTS,” he posted on Truth Social.
“There is a lot of misinformation floating around about California’s election — including from the President,” the post read, while sharing an explainer video from CNN on the counting efforts, Gavin Newsom’s office posted on X in a response.
“And yes, for the record: we wish the votes were counted faster, too,” the post concluded.
The voter rolls in Los Angeles County exceed 5.8 million people, more registered voters than the populations of most US states.
The Post asked the Registrar’s Office how many employees are currently assigned to ballot processing, whether staffing vacancies exist, why numerous workstations appeared empty despite the large backlog, and whether additional staffing could accelerate the count.
When at the facility, The Post asked an election center staff member about the rows of unused workstations despite a massive ballot backlog.
The employee warned the NY Post reporters not to be “fooled by what you see.”
When pressed to elaborate, the staff member offered no further explanation and walked away.
Several other states that also held elections on Tuesday have nearly finished counting.
New Jersey has reported roughly 93% of ballots counted, while New Mexico and Montana are approaching 98%.
The upcoming update on the ballot count in Los Angeles County is expected Thursday evening, but with more than 700,000 ballots still outstanding, experts say it could be weeks before voters know which candidates will advance to the November ballot.
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THE SLEDGEHAMMER MANDATE: DOJ Indicts 14 Key Members of Expansive Transnational Smuggling Syndicate as Trump Order Restores Border Dominance
I. The Mid-Atlantic Takedown
In a development that has fundamentally shattered the operational equilibrium of human trafficking networks today, May 23, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed a historic multi-agency indictment. A federal grand jury has returned comprehensive criminal charges against 14 primary operatives of an "extensive" and highly structured migrant smuggling ring operating across several major transit corridors. The jaw-dropping enforcement action, executed just minutes ago by synchronized Homeland Security Task Force details, marks a massive structural victory for President Donald Trump's zero-tolerance security metrics, throwing illegal network planners into a state of "total mayhem."
II. Anatomy of the 14-Member Syndicate
The core mechanism of the federal investigation exposed a highly coordinated corporate-style conspiracy designed to systematically bypass regional border security filters. According to unsealed court documents presented by federal prosecutors, the 14 indicted individuals managed a sprawling logistics enterprise that integrated illicit staging areas, commercial transport streams, and fraudulent identification factories.
The extensive ring utilized specialized financial conduits to launder multi-million dollar cash flows, often using legitimate shell companies to mask their operational footprints from standard regulatory checkmarks. Under the directive of Attorney General Todd Blanche, investigators utilized advanced forensic telephone audits, localized data enrichment pipelines, and real-time satellite coordination networks to identify and neutralize the syndicate's top decision-makers simultaneously. The charges include conspiracy to commit alien smuggling for profit, structuring financial transactions, and systemic document fraud—carrying mandatory minimum sentences that range up to life imprisonment.
III. Total Panic in Sanctuary and Progressive Circles
The fallout from this sudden, multi-state sweep has left progressive defense caucuses and sanctuary city advocacy groups in a state of absolute shock. For months, opposition planners operated under the historical assumption that complex, decentralized transit groups could slow-walk federal detection protocols by shifting their logistical assets into non-compliant state jurisdictions. The swift execution of these 14 sealed warrants completely upends that narrative.
The political tension reached an absolute boiling point today following statements from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who verified that the administration will utilize every available executive filter—including the immediate withholding of federal law enforcement grants—to penalize any local municipality attempting to shield human trafficking rings from active prosecution. Left-wing commentators appeared visibly shaken on live television, recognizing that the administration\'s populist border momentum has effectively neutralized their standard institutional blockades.
IV. A Critical Turning Point for the 2026 Map
Political strategists and legislative analysts are calling this massive DOJ takedown the defining benchmark of the ongoing 2026 midterm elections landscape. By demonstrating a direct, uncompromised capability to dismantle transnational syndicates at their roots, the "America First" movement has completely consolidated its momentum surrounding national sovereignty and citizen security. The timing of the busts provides a clear campaign purity test for congressional candidates, forcing rank-and-file lawmakers to go on the record regarding the strict enforcement of federal immigration laws and the expansion of Homeland Security Council resources ahead of the fall campaigns.
V. Mission Accomplished: Sovereignty and Rule of Law Prevail
As federal marshals finalize the processing and booking of the remaining fugitives today, the message from Washington remains unmistakable: The rule of verifiable constitutional law has officially prevailed over decades of unchecked border exploitation. By standing firm alongside multi-agency enforcement teams to execute this landmark 14-member indictment, President Trump has secured an ultimate structural victory for the country's public safety network. The smuggling routes are shattered, the progressive obstruction blockades are cracked, and the light of justice is finally shining on the borders of the republic. Mission accomplished—the 2026 administrative restoration is officially in high gear.
MIKE PENCE BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS DURING SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT
In a moment that captivated the nation, former Vice President Mike Pence stood before a hushed audience, visibly fighting back tears as he delivered what he described as one of the most difficult speeches of his life.
After months of quiet, private struggle away from the public eye, Pence finally stepped into the spotlight, his voice thick with raw emotion.
The man long admired for his unwavering composure and steadfast convictions allowed a rare vulnerability to surface, transforming a political appearance into a profoundly personal revelation.
The room fell into complete silence as Pence began to speak.
Each word was measured and deliberate, carrying the weight of deep personal trials that had tested his faith, family, and resolve.
His announcement was not merely about policy or politics—it struck at the heart of human experience, revealing the private burdens even the most disciplined leaders carry.
Those in attendance and millions watching from home witnessed the strain etched across his face: the slight tremble in his hands, the pause as he gathered himself, and the glistening eyes that spoke volumes beyond his scripted remarks.
For a figure known for his calm demeanor and strong evangelical convictions, this glimpse into his inner world was unprecedented.
Pence has long been a pillar of steadiness in American public life, navigating high-stakes moments with quiet determination.
Yet on this day, he reminded viewers that no one is immune to heartbreak.
Whether grappling with family challenges, health concerns within his inner circle, or the lingering toll of years in the political arena, his words resonated as a candid acknowledgment of life’s fragility.
Observers noted how the speech humanized Pence in ways rarely seen during his tenure as vice president or in subsequent years.
Supporters and critics alike paused to reflect on the universal truth he embodied: leadership demands strength, but it also invites profound personal costs. In an era of polarized politics and performative toughness, Pence’s emotional transparency offered a powerful counterpoint—a reminder that behind the titles and podiums are individuals facing the same trials as everyday Americans.
As the former vice president concluded his remarks, the audience responded with a respectful, somber applause. The speech, while brief, left an indelible mark, sparking conversations about mental health, resilience, and the often-hidden struggles of public servants. In sharing his vulnerability, Mike Pence not only addressed his own journey but also extended an unspoken invitation for greater empathy in the national discourse.
BOOM! GOP's Mace Figures Out Brilliant Way To Get Ilhan Omar OUT Of Congress
There is only one truly permanent way to settle a major political fight in the United States: amend the Constitution.
Once an amendment is ratified, it becomes part of the supreme law of the land — beyond the reach of Congress, presidents, governors, or the courts acting on their own. Courts can interpret amendments, but they cannot simply erase them because judges disagree politically with the outcome.
History proves it. The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution imposed Prohibition nationwide, and it remained a binding law until the Twenty-first Amendment formally repealed it. The system required another constitutional amendment to undo the first one.
That is why constitutional amendments carry such enormous weight: they override ordinary statutes, executive actions, and judicial theories.
If the Constitution were amended to require that members of Congress or senior executive officials be natural-born citizens — similar to the existing presidential eligibility requirement in Article II — that standard would become constitutionally binding nationwide unless another amendment later repealed or altered it.
Enter Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who is currently running for governor of South Carolina:
She wrote on X:
We introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment REQUIRING Representatives, Senators, federal judges at every level, and all Senate-confirmed officers to be natural born citizens.
This is not complicated. If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural born American citizen.
Several foreign born lawmakers currently holding power in this government have made clear their loyalties do not lie with the American people. Ilhan Omar is a prime example of why this amendment is necessary.
The American people deserve leaders who put America first. This amendment makes sure of it.
In an interview with Fox News, Mace called out Omar again:
“If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural-born American citizen,” Mace told Fox News Digital in a statement. “For too long we have allowed foreign-born members to hold seats in this government, while making clear their loyalty is not here. We see it every day.”
Mace specifically called out progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who was born in Somalia and became a naturalized citizen in 2000.
“Ilhan Omar is just one of many foreign-born members of this government who have made clear, time and again, their loyalty is not here,” Mace said. “The American people deserve leaders who put America first. This amendment closes a gap in our Constitution long overdue for closing.”
Okay, first and foremost, this amendment isn’t likely to go anywhere. Every Democrat would be against it, and frankly, too many Republicans are spineless and too worried about what CNN will say about them.
But that doesn’t mean that Mace’s amendment is a bad idea. Clearly, our founders were worried about foreign influence over our government. That’s why they made it a requirement for our presidents and vice presidents to be native-born.
They likely didn’t think we would allow ourselves to be inundated with a slew of congressional members who clearly put their home countries first.
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So while this amendment won’t go anywhere now, that doesn’t mean it’ll never happen. Good on Mace for introducing it and getting the conversation started.
