Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's Home Raided by Federal Agents

BREAKING NEWS:

San Francisco, CA - February 23, 2023

Federal agents raided the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, according to local media reports. The raid reportedly began at around 6:30 AM and involved multiple agents from the FBI and the IRS.

Mayor Thao is Oakland's first Hmong American mayor and has been a vocal critic of federal law enforcement overreach. In a statement, Mayor Thao's office said the raid was politically motivated and intended to intimidate her family.

The FBI and IRS have not yet publicly commented on the raid, and it is unclear what prompted the investigation. Mayor Thao has been a target of right-wing media outlets, which have accused her of corruption and mismanagement. However, no formal charges have been brought against her.

The raid has sparked outrage among local leaders and activists, who condemned it as an unacceptable violation of Mayor Thao's privacy and civil rights. Supporters of Mayor Thao have gathered outside her home to show their solidarity and demand an explanation for the raid.