In a press conference held on Monday, the mayor refrained from divulging extensive details about the incident or its potential triggers. Instead, she insinuated that the event was a calculated move by "radical right-wing forces" aiming to remove her from office.
According to The Post Millennial, Thao, who is currently facing a vigorous recall campaign, expressed skepticism about the timing of the raid and the speed with which it was reported by the media. She singled out conservative media outlets, accusing them of stoking the fire through their coverage. Prior to her statement, her chief of staff announced that the mayor would not be fielding questions, following legal advice.
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In her impassioned address, Thao drew parallels between herself and the residents of Oakland who have been unjustly treated by law enforcement due to their immutable characteristics. She shed a tear as she lauded those who tirelessly strive yet "cannot catch a break." Undeterred, she pledged to continue her fight.
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"The timing of all this is troubling," Thao asserted, "and we should all be concerned ... I have questions that need to be answered. I want to know what probable cause the FBI has, what evidence have they collected that justifies raiding the home of a sitting mayor without notice and without the courtesy of a conversation."
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She further expressed her desire to understand the motivations of a "handful of billionaires from San Francisco and from Piedmont who are hellbent on running me out of office." She questioned the timing of the warrant execution, which coincided with the qualification of a recall election funded by some of the Bay Area's wealthiest individuals. She also queried how television cameras were present at her quiet residential street early in the morning to capture the event.
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Thao specifically named Breitbart and Fox News, accusing them of being "so prepared to fan the flames and tell a story they want to tell, to bend the facts to shape a narrative."
The "court-authorized" raid occurred at approximately 5:30 am on Thursday. Nearly five hours later, agents were seen departing the premises with boxes and bags in tow. Another nearby property owned by Andy Duong, whose family operates recycling behemoth Cal Waste Solutions, was also targeted.
The mayor's questions remain unanswered, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the incident. The timing, the media's prompt coverage, and the involvement of billionaires in the recall campaign all contribute to a complex narrative that continues to unfold. As Thao stands firm in her resolve, the city of Oakland awaits further developments in this intriguing saga.
