After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
SUMMARY
In her first remarks since federal authorities raided her home, Mayor Sheng Thao declared she did nothing wrong and won't resign. Speaking Monday, Thao addressed the FBI raid on her home and two others linked to the Duong family. She suggested the raid's timing was suspicious, coinciding with a mayoral recall effort qualifying for the ballot. Critics cite worsening public safety and economic issues under her leadership. Thao, who took office in 2023, emphasized her commitment to her role and heritage, stating, "I am your mayor: Mayor Sheng Thao." The Duong family's recycling company is under investigation for campaign contributions.
