Thomas Steyer

Based on the available publicly reported information, Thomas Steyer has not been involved in any scandals, corruption allegations, fraud, bribery, indictments, charges, convictions, investigations, ethics violations, resignations, or financial misconduct over his career. The most significant controversies reported relate to his recent campaign activities, specifically regarding the use of paid social media influencers to promote his gubernatorial campaign in California. In May 2026, California authorities opened an investigation into Steyer’s campaign for allegedly failing to properly disclose payments made to social media influencers, in violation of California law requiring transparency in political advertising (CalMatters). The investigation was sparked by complaints about undisclosed payments to influencers, including a $10,000 payment to influencer Isaiah Washington, which was not disclosed in a now-deleted video (CalMatters), (ABC 10). Steyer’s campaign has also filed complaints against opponents for similar disclosure violations, and the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is actively reviewing these issues (Yahoo). There are no reports indicating that Steyer has faced criminal charges, indictments, or convictions related to misconduct or corruption. The controversies appear confined to campaign finance and transparency issues concerning social media disclosures, which are ongoing investigations rather than proven misconduct or scandals (Billionairescrimes.com).