Xavier Becerra California Governor Runoff Heats Up After Surprise Endorsement From Silicon Valley Billionaire
A viral video circulating on social media claims that former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has surged into a runoff election for governor after receiving a last-minute endorsement from a prominent Silicon Valley billionaire. The clip shows Becerra shaking hands with the tech mogul, while subtitles allege “polling numbers jumped 15% overnight.” However, this is false. There is no confirmed runoff election for California governor at this time, and the video has been debunked as a deepfake. Election officials state that the next gubernatorial election is not until 2026, and Becerra has not announced any candidacy. The video’s audio was manipulated from a 2022 event, and the billionaire in question has denied involvement.