A bombshell investigation has revealed how the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians—a virulently anti-Trump tribe with deep pockets—manipulated California Attorney General Rob Bonta into issuing a controversial ban on fantasy sports betting through what can only be described as legalized bribery.
According to a damning report from watchdog groups, the Pechanga tribe's powerful lobbying machine worked overtime in the months leading up to Bonta's decision to suddenly declare fantasy sports betting illegal in the Golden State. The timing isn't coincidental—it's calculated corruption.
This is exactly the kind of swamp behavior that President Trump has been fighting against for years. While Trump works to drain the Washington swamp, California Democrats are busy creating their own cesspool of pay-to-play politics.
Follow the Money Trail
The Pechanga tribe didn't just whisper sweet nothings in Bonta's ear—they backed up their influence campaign with cold, hard cash flowing through their extensive lobbying network. These aren't your average tribal representatives; this is a sophisticated political operation designed to eliminate competition and protect their gambling monopoly.
What makes this even more disgusting is that Bonta—who's supposed to be California's top law enforcement official—apparently put tribal interests ahead of California consumers who enjoy fantasy sports. Instead of protecting the rights of everyday Californians, he's protecting the profit margins of his political allies.
"This is corruption in broad daylight," one government watchdog noted. "When powerful interests can buy attorney general decisions, the rule of law becomes the rule of the highest bidder."
The fantasy sports ban doesn't just hurt entertainment options for millions of Californians—it eliminates competition that threatens the tribe's gambling empire. It's classic crony capitalism, wrapped up in the false righteousness of progressive politics.
California's Corruption Problem
This scandal perfectly illustrates why California has become a national laughingstock. While President Trump fights for America First policies in Washington, California Democrats are busy selling out their own constituents to the highest bidder.
The question every Californian should be asking: If Bonta can be bought on fantasy sports, what other decisions has he made with his hand out for tribal cash?