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Barabak: This sheriff crossed a line pandering to Trump. He should pay, from his own pocket
Los Angeles, CA - January 06: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a GOP candidate for governor, walks around of Skid Row on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times
Chad Bianco betrayed public trust by seizing ballots in hopes of winning Trump's endorsement. Riverside County was right to say Bianco should pony up for his legal bills.
