California Voter Fraud Exposed: Benny Johnson on James O’Keefe’s Latest Undercover Investigation

In this episode, Benny Johnson discusses undercover video footage released by journalist James O’Keefe that allegedly documents widespread voter fraud in California. According to Johnson, the video shows homeless individuals being paid cash to forge the signatures and names of registered voters on ballot petitions across Los Angeles.

Johnson begins by framing the investigation as part of a larger pattern of alleged fraud and corruption in California under Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. He argues that recent exposés—including those by O’Keefe and investigator Nick Shirley—are damaging Newsom’s political standing and raising questions about the state’s integrity. Johnson suggests that revelations about alleged homeless fraud, hospice center fraud, and welfare fraud demonstrate systemic vulnerabilities in California’s governance.

According to Johnson, O’Keefe’s video captures petition fraudsters handing homeless individuals scraps of paper containing names and addresses of registered voters, then paying them $3 per forged signature. Johnson alleges the homeless participants were instructed to forge both voter names and signatures on ballot petitions. He claims the investigation documented voters at their homes expressing shock and anger that their signatures had been forged, with one voter allegedly stating they had been receiving ballots for nine years under another person’s name.

Johnson characterizes this as a civil rights violation and argues it proves California’s election infrastructure is fundamentally compromised. He points out that California law allegedly provides no signature verification, no ID verification, and makes it illegal to ask voters for identification. Johnson argues this creates a system where fraudsters can operate openly on the street.

Regarding legal penalties, Johnson cites California Election Code 18613, which he states makes subscribing to a petition with a fictitious name or another person’s name a felony punishable by two to four years imprisonment. He also references California Penal Code 470 on forgery charges.

Johnson reports that O’Keefe claims to have contacted the FBI, DOJ, Governor Newsom’s office, the LA District Attorney, LAPD, and the California Secretary of State, all of whom he alleges are investigating. Johnson notes that President Trump has also posted about the allegations. However, Johnson emphasizes that “nothing matters unless someone goes to jail,” and suggests state authorities may be delaying arrests to build cases against alleged higher-level organizers.

Johnson also discusses the broader political context, suggesting these investigations damage Newsom’s presidential prospects and represent a shift toward prosecuting alleged domestic fraud under the new Trump administration’s fraud task force, led by J.D. Vance.

In Benny Johnson’s Own Words

“You actually see the crime on video. There’s the posted notes have the names of the voters who went to the voters’ homes.”

“Nothing matters unless someone goes to jail. So, we have to figure out how to make that happen.”

“The entire superstructure is not about curing any homelessness. It’s about increasing as much homelessness as possible in the state.”

Why It Matters

Johnson argues these allegations represent evidence of systemic election vulnerabilities in one of America’s most populous states. He suggests the investigations validate concerns about voter verification procedures and demonstrate the need for stricter election safeguards, including voter ID requirements. Johnson frames the story as part of a broader Trump administration priority to pursue alleged fraud in Democratic-led states.