Sheng Thao.
American politician (born 1985)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
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Earlier this month
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Sheng Thao served as mayor of the city (Oakland) on July 27, 2026.Well supported7 reports
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Barbara Lee defeated Sheng Thao in a recall election in Oakland.Some support2 reports
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Chief-of-staff Shawn Wilson worked with Duongs to bury a story concerning former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in Alameda County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Sheng Thao this week
News at the entities that move Sheng Thao most-
Oakland StructuralBoulder cites successful vacancy tax models from Berkeley, Vancouver, and Oakland.Moves Sheng Thao
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David OperationalA dog involved in a severe flood event interacted with FEMA regarding post-disaster recovery.Moves Sheng Thao
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FBI OperationalKash Patel is confirmed as the FBI Director, while former deputy director Andrew Bailey returns to Missouri.Moves Sheng Thao
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Barbara Lee OperationalBarbara Lee is a candidate in the Oakland Mayor's Race.Moves Sheng Thao
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Vietnam TransactionalJoseph Low discussed economic shifts in Vietnam, with Hanoi serving as the deployment hub for an initiative.Moves Sheng Thao
Connections
The 11 strongest of 12, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Oakland Structural
Sheng Thao formally held the office of Mayor of Oakland.
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David Operational
Both individuals are co-defendants in a case involving political bribery.
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Andre Jones Transactional
Sheng Thao created a fake job for Andre Jones, who subsequently received payments.
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Vietnam Transactional
Sheng Thao visited Vietnam as part of a trade delegation.
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Shawn Wilson Operational
The evidence suggests that Shawn Wilson actively collaborated with Sheng Thao (or those associated with him) in a concerted effort to suppress information regarding Sheng Thao's situation.
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FBI Operational
The FBI is actively investigating Sheng Thao regarding allegations of corruption.
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Mai Vang Mentioned together
The evidence establishes a close personal bond between the two individuals, described as friends and 'Sisters.'
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Andre Jones Operational
Andre Jones and Sheng Thao were charged together in a corruption case.
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Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes B's judicial activity but does not explicitly link A to the case or relationship.
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San Leandro Shared context
Sheng Thao was involved in a political scandal related to San Leandro councilmembers.
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Barbara Lee Operational
Sheng Thao and Barbara Lee were direct competitors in a recall election.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
3 events- Sheng Thao, former Mayor of Oakland, attended a trade delegation in Vietnam and created a fake job for Andre Jones.
- Sheng Thao served as mayor of the city (Oakland) on July 27, 2026.
- Chief-of-staff Shawn Wilson worked with Duongs to bury a story concerning former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in Alameda County.