Rob Bonta
@robbonta.bsky.social
Dad of 3 incredible kids. Lucky husband of “the Better Bonta.” Teller of Dad Jokes. Soccer Dad, fan & (loosely interpreted) player. CA Attorney General.
Boom!
Trump broke the law
We sued him yesterday
We blocked his unlawful conduct today
As a result, millions of American children, families, seniors, & disabled will receive the housing, job training, child care, food & emergency assistance they need & Congress granted them
Defending CA ✅
Trump broke the law
We sued him yesterday
We blocked his unlawful conduct today
As a result, millions of American children, families, seniors, & disabled will receive the housing, job training, child care, food & emergency assistance they need & Congress granted them
Defending CA ✅
Judge blocks Trump’s $10B welfare fund freeze
The emergency order temporarily keeps funding flowing to five blue states.
www.politico.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Boom!
Trump broke the law
We sued him yesterday
We blocked his unlawful conduct today
As a result, millions of American children, families, seniors, & disabled will receive the housing, job training, child care, food & emergency assistance they need & Congress granted them
Defending CA ✅
Trump broke the law
We sued him yesterday
We blocked his unlawful conduct today
As a result, millions of American children, families, seniors, & disabled will receive the housing, job training, child care, food & emergency assistance they need & Congress granted them
Defending CA ✅
It’s an honor to serve the people of California!
We’re full of energy and ready to fight like hell in 2026!
We’re full of energy and ready to fight like hell in 2026!
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It’s an honor to serve the people of California!
We’re full of energy and ready to fight like hell in 2026!
We’re full of energy and ready to fight like hell in 2026!
Trump lost
California, Illinois, Oregon, the rule of law & democracy won
The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken
And Trump must comply
In 2026, I will continue to insist that Trump comply with the law
California, Illinois, Oregon, the rule of law & democracy won
The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken
And Trump must comply
In 2026, I will continue to insist that Trump comply with the law
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but left the door open to sending federal forces “in a much different and str...
www.cnn.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Trump lost
California, Illinois, Oregon, the rule of law & democracy won
The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken
And Trump must comply
In 2026, I will continue to insist that Trump comply with the law
California, Illinois, Oregon, the rule of law & democracy won
The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken
And Trump must comply
In 2026, I will continue to insist that Trump comply with the law
We end the year as we started, by delivering for CA w/yet another win over Trump
Trump lost at the US Supreme Court, so the command of the CA National Guard will be returned to its rightful commander in chief—Governor
Gavin Newsom
In 2026, I’ll continue to hold Trump accountable
No passes
Trump lost at the US Supreme Court, so the command of the CA National Guard will be returned to its rightful commander in chief—Governor
Gavin Newsom
In 2026, I’ll continue to hold Trump accountable
No passes
Trump agrees to return control of California’s National Guard to the state
The decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow him to send troops from other states to Chicago.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM
We end the year as we started, by delivering for CA w/yet another win over Trump
Trump lost at the US Supreme Court, so the command of the CA National Guard will be returned to its rightful commander in chief—Governor
Gavin Newsom
In 2026, I’ll continue to hold Trump accountable
No passes
Trump lost at the US Supreme Court, so the command of the CA National Guard will be returned to its rightful commander in chief—Governor
Gavin Newsom
In 2026, I’ll continue to hold Trump accountable
No passes
We’re winning in court over 80% of the time, saving billions of dollars for California, protecting the rights and freedoms of Californians, and preventing Trump’s lawbreaking from hurting our state
And I’m full of energy and ready for whatever comes next in the New Year!
And I’m full of energy and ready for whatever comes next in the New Year!
California has sued Trump 52 times this year. Here’s what those suits have accomplished
With little prospect of fending off President Donald Trump’s agenda in Congress or at the ballot box, California has turned to the courts — with considerable success so far.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’re winning in court over 80% of the time, saving billions of dollars for California, protecting the rights and freedoms of Californians, and preventing Trump’s lawbreaking from hurting our state
And I’m full of energy and ready for whatever comes next in the New Year!
And I’m full of energy and ready for whatever comes next in the New Year!
We continue to crack down on human trafficking and support victims
fox5sandiego.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
We continue to crack down on human trafficking and support victims
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“Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have been on a tear in recent years, making affordable housing production one of their major missions with policy and enforcement working hand in hand.”
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have been on a tear in recent years, making affordable housing production one of their major missions with policy and enforcement working hand in hand.”
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“The National Guard is not the president’s traveling private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants, for any reason he wants, or no reason at all,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. https://to.pbs.org/4iDTWKp
WATCH: National Guard is not Trump's 'private army,' California AG Bonta says after federal hearing
A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned the Trump administration's authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following vi...
to.pbs.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
“The National Guard is not the president’s traveling private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants, for any reason he wants, or no reason at all,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. https://to.pbs.org/4iDTWKp
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Attorney General Bonta says Trump unlawfully froze nearly $180 million for EV chargers, affecting projects already underway across California.
California sues Trump administration over halted EV charging funds
Attorney General Bonta says Trump unlawfully froze nearly $180 million for EV chargers, affecting projects already underway across California.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Attorney General Bonta says Trump unlawfully froze nearly $180 million for EV chargers, affecting projects already underway across California.
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Bonta: The Ninth Circuit refused to stay the order. And so, for the first time in six months, we have no National Guard deployed on the streets of California.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
December 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Bonta: The Ninth Circuit refused to stay the order. And so, for the first time in six months, we have no National Guard deployed on the streets of California.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
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Bonta: But the order today—could not have been more favorable for the states… It was a complete rejection—a slapdown—a complete failure to accept any of the arguments from the Trump administration, because those arguments are not acceptable.
December 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Bonta: But the order today—could not have been more favorable for the states… It was a complete rejection—a slapdown—a complete failure to accept any of the arguments from the Trump administration, because those arguments are not acceptable.
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6/16/25, Orange County Register: "California AG Rob Bonta urges UCI grads to stand for justice in commencement address" - "UC Irvine gave you the skills, curiosity & willingness to question and challenge the status quo—use that” - state AG Rob Bonta to Social Ecology grads. https://ow.ly/e9n150XLNLo
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
6/16/25, Orange County Register: "California AG Rob Bonta urges UCI grads to stand for justice in commencement address" - "UC Irvine gave you the skills, curiosity & willingness to question and challenge the status quo—use that” - state AG Rob Bonta to Social Ecology grads. https://ow.ly/e9n150XLNLo
BREAKING: Trump’s shocking, unprecedented & unjustifiable position that he can deploy the National Guard wherever, whenever, for whatever reason, & for as long as he wants has been REJECTED by the US SUPREME COURT
This is another win for Americans, the rule of law, and common sense
This is another win for Americans, the rule of law, and common sense
Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois
The Trump administration says troops are needed to protect immigration agents in the Chicago area, a move officials there strongly oppose.
www.nbcnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
BREAKING: Trump’s shocking, unprecedented & unjustifiable position that he can deploy the National Guard wherever, whenever, for whatever reason, & for as long as he wants has been REJECTED by the US SUPREME COURT
This is another win for Americans, the rule of law, and common sense
This is another win for Americans, the rule of law, and common sense
California keeps growing and keeps rising!
California sees population growth for third consecutive year after pandemic-era exodus
California's population trickled upward by just 0.05 percent from 2024 to 2025, as Los Angeles lost population due to decreased international migration and the January fires.
www.latimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
California keeps growing and keeps rising!
After consistently breaking the law, losing in court, wasting its residents’ tax dollars, & embodying the worst of NIMBYism, Huntington Beach must do what I always said it must:
BUILD. MORE. HOUSING
We’re in a housing crisis
Do your part
Build your fair share
I insist
BUILD. MORE. HOUSING
We’re in a housing crisis
Do your part
Build your fair share
I insist
Judge Orders Huntington Beach to Adopt Housing Plan
The city now has 120 days to get a housing plan approved, and until they do, developers can largely approve their own projects.
voiceofoc.org
December 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
After consistently breaking the law, losing in court, wasting its residents’ tax dollars, & embodying the worst of NIMBYism, Huntington Beach must do what I always said it must:
BUILD. MORE. HOUSING
We’re in a housing crisis
Do your part
Build your fair share
I insist
BUILD. MORE. HOUSING
We’re in a housing crisis
Do your part
Build your fair share
I insist
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There were approximately 10,000 incredible moments during last night’s Roast & Toast of @janefonda.com, but one of the most special had to be Jane and California Attorney General Rob Bonta reminiscing.
🔥🫒 Thank you for joining us @robbonta.bsky.social!
🔥🫒 Thank you for joining us @robbonta.bsky.social!
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
There were approximately 10,000 incredible moments during last night’s Roast & Toast of @janefonda.com, but one of the most special had to be Jane and California Attorney General Rob Bonta reminiscing.
🔥🫒 Thank you for joining us @robbonta.bsky.social!
🔥🫒 Thank you for joining us @robbonta.bsky.social!
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California sues Trump administration for 50th time. This one is over EV charger network money
California alleges that the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are refusing to fund grants to build and maintain electric vehicle chargers, according to a lawsuit file...
www.latimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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California AG @robbonta.bsky.social won in court and Trump can no longer use the state’s National Guard to occupy LA.
Whatever he tries next, AG Bonta is prepared.
Whatever he tries next, AG Bonta is prepared.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
California AG @robbonta.bsky.social won in court and Trump can no longer use the state’s National Guard to occupy LA.
Whatever he tries next, AG Bonta is prepared.
Whatever he tries next, AG Bonta is prepared.
Because of my team’s successful challenge to Trump’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard, starting today, there will be no National Guard troops deployed in California
Let me repeat: For the first time in six months, there will be no military deployed in the streets of Los Angeles
Let me repeat: For the first time in six months, there will be no military deployed in the streets of Los Angeles
Ninth Circuit decision will clear California National Guard troops from LA by Monday, AG says
“The Ninth Circuit’s decision means that, come Monday, there will be no National Guard troops deployed in California," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release.
www.kcra.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Because of my team’s successful challenge to Trump’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard, starting today, there will be no National Guard troops deployed in California
Let me repeat: For the first time in six months, there will be no military deployed in the streets of Los Angeles
Let me repeat: For the first time in six months, there will be no military deployed in the streets of Los Angeles
Trump has again broken the law & put Americans at risk, so we’re suing to slap down his illegal imposition of a $100K fee on H1B visas— our 49th lawsuit in 46 weeks
This act threatens to increase class size, create learning loss, reduce access to care & put lives & health at risk
We won’t allow it
This act threatens to increase class size, create learning loss, reduce access to care & put lives & health at risk
We won’t allow it
20 states lodge lawsuit against Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The new levy for highly skilled workers has been of particular concern for tech and health care employers.
www.politico.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Trump has again broken the law & put Americans at risk, so we’re suing to slap down his illegal imposition of a $100K fee on H1B visas— our 49th lawsuit in 46 weeks
This act threatens to increase class size, create learning loss, reduce access to care & put lives & health at risk
We won’t allow it
This act threatens to increase class size, create learning loss, reduce access to care & put lives & health at risk
We won’t allow it
We prevailed over repeat offender Trump again
We won a final court judgment protecting over $1 billion in eligible funding to help Californians prepare for disasters before they strike
We’ll continue to beat back Trump’s unlawful attacks on CA and protect the critical funds that are legally ours
We won a final court judgment protecting over $1 billion in eligible funding to help Californians prepare for disasters before they strike
We’ll continue to beat back Trump’s unlawful attacks on CA and protect the critical funds that are legally ours
December 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We prevailed over repeat offender Trump again
We won a final court judgment protecting over $1 billion in eligible funding to help Californians prepare for disasters before they strike
We’ll continue to beat back Trump’s unlawful attacks on CA and protect the critical funds that are legally ours
We won a final court judgment protecting over $1 billion in eligible funding to help Californians prepare for disasters before they strike
We’ll continue to beat back Trump’s unlawful attacks on CA and protect the critical funds that are legally ours
Big win for democracy & the rule of law
Massive defeat for Trump
I’m proud we barred the ongoing federalization & deployment of the National Guard in CA
Thank you @briantylercohen.bsky.social for having me to discuss this important victory over Trump’s attempts to militarize American cities
Massive defeat for Trump
I’m proud we barred the ongoing federalization & deployment of the National Guard in CA
Thank you @briantylercohen.bsky.social for having me to discuss this important victory over Trump’s attempts to militarize American cities
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Big win for democracy & the rule of law
Massive defeat for Trump
I’m proud we barred the ongoing federalization & deployment of the National Guard in CA
Thank you @briantylercohen.bsky.social for having me to discuss this important victory over Trump’s attempts to militarize American cities
Massive defeat for Trump
I’m proud we barred the ongoing federalization & deployment of the National Guard in CA
Thank you @briantylercohen.bsky.social for having me to discuss this important victory over Trump’s attempts to militarize American cities
BREAKING:
I faced off with Trump & beat him again
The court has ended the continued illegal federalization & deployment of CA National Guard troops in LA & returned control of the troops to their proper Commander in Chief, Governor Newsom
We’ll fight Trump every time he breaks the law & harms CA
I faced off with Trump & beat him again
The court has ended the continued illegal federalization & deployment of CA National Guard troops in LA & returned control of the troops to their proper Commander in Chief, Governor Newsom
We’ll fight Trump every time he breaks the law & harms CA
Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
BREAKING:
I faced off with Trump & beat him again
The court has ended the continued illegal federalization & deployment of CA National Guard troops in LA & returned control of the troops to their proper Commander in Chief, Governor Newsom
We’ll fight Trump every time he breaks the law & harms CA
I faced off with Trump & beat him again
The court has ended the continued illegal federalization & deployment of CA National Guard troops in LA & returned control of the troops to their proper Commander in Chief, Governor Newsom
We’ll fight Trump every time he breaks the law & harms CA
I was back in court to block Trump’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard in CA
The National Guard is not Trump‘s Royal Guard
It’s not his private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants
I’ll never stop fighting against the unlawful militarization of our cities
The National Guard is not Trump‘s Royal Guard
It’s not his private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants
I’ll never stop fighting against the unlawful militarization of our cities
December 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I was back in court to block Trump’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard in CA
The National Guard is not Trump‘s Royal Guard
It’s not his private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants
I’ll never stop fighting against the unlawful militarization of our cities
The National Guard is not Trump‘s Royal Guard
It’s not his private army to deploy where he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants
I’ll never stop fighting against the unlawful militarization of our cities
I beat Trump again
Today we secured a court order blocking the defund provision in the federal budget bill that sought to prevent Planned Parenthood and other health centers from providing critical healthcare services to the sick
I’ll keep suing Trump when he breaks the law
And we’ll keep winning
Today we secured a court order blocking the defund provision in the federal budget bill that sought to prevent Planned Parenthood and other health centers from providing critical healthcare services to the sick
I’ll keep suing Trump when he breaks the law
And we’ll keep winning
December 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I beat Trump again
Today we secured a court order blocking the defund provision in the federal budget bill that sought to prevent Planned Parenthood and other health centers from providing critical healthcare services to the sick
I’ll keep suing Trump when he breaks the law
And we’ll keep winning
Today we secured a court order blocking the defund provision in the federal budget bill that sought to prevent Planned Parenthood and other health centers from providing critical healthcare services to the sick
I’ll keep suing Trump when he breaks the law
And we’ll keep winning