On October 31, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social that Bill Essayli, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, \”has done a fantastic job.\” The President said Essayli caught 20,000 illegal votes and that a court has just ruled against that effort. The post is the President’s own statement, so the vote count and the ruling are his account until you see the court record.
What the President posted
The President’s post is the full text of his message, and you can read it in President Trump’s Truth Social post. He wrote that Essayli \”caught a massive number of Illegal Votes, 20,000, but potentially Hundreds of Thousands, and maybe even Millions,\” and that \”the Court has just ruled against it.\”
The President then asked, \”Why would they reject fixing Election Fraud?\” He compared the matter to the 2020 election, saying the Supreme Court would not hear his case because he had \”NO STANDING to bring such a case.\”
Who is Bill Essayli, and why does his title matter?
The post describes Essayli as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, and it adds that he holds \”various other titles.\” The President blamed what he called the \”Blue Slip SCAM\” for that situation, saying nobody can be confirmed without Democratic approval. That is the President’s description of the blue slip process, and it is his view, not a finding.
What the court ruling means for the election fight
The President says the court ruled against the effort, but the post does not name the court’s decision in detail. To see what was actually decided and when, search the public docket for the Central District of California. The docket shows the filings and orders in the case, so you can compare them with the President’s description.
For a wider view of the President’s Truth Social posts this month, read the Virginia early-voting timeline, which covers the same day. For the President’s broader record of posts and policy claims, see trump truth social claims.
What is confirmed and what is still open
| Statement | Who says it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Essayli has done a fantastic job as Acting U.S. Attorney | President Trump’s post | The President’s opinion of Essayli’s work |
| 20,000 illegal votes were caught, possibly hundreds of thousands or millions | President Trump’s post | The President’s figure; check the court filings in the case |
| A court has just ruled against the effort | President Trump’s post | Check the court’s docket for the decision and its date |
| The blue slip blocks confirmations without Democratic approval | President Trump’s post | The President’s description of the process |
| The President says the administration will continue what he calls its ‘yearslong fight on Election Integrity’ | President Trump’s post | The President’s stated plan |
Before you check it yourself
- Read the full post at the link above and compare its wording with any news report you see.
- Search the public docket for the Central District of California to find the ruling, its date and what it covered.
- Check the Justice Department’s website for Essayli’s current title and status.
By USPatriotNews.com Editorial Team
