Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife
Newsom said federal agents have questioned associates and sought records as he accused Trump of using the probe to target a political rival.
- On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that federal agents are investigating him and his family, accusing the Trump DOJ of abusing the grand jury process by "digging through years of random documents."
- Reports indicate the investigation has been ongoing for the past year, allegedly stemming from Newsom's ties to former chief of staff Dana Williamson and a tax inquiry involving his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit, the California Partners Project.
- While on Capitol Hill on Monday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to confirm the probe, facing scrutiny over his previous role as President Donald Trump's personal attorney.
- Newsom stated that "Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean Tweets," claiming he is targeted for considering a presidential run and consistently challenging the president's "lies and deceit."
- The governor's office filed a Freedom of Information Act request for documents since January 20, 2025, as Newsom "proudly" joined other Trump adversaries including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Behested Cash Sparks Federal Scrutiny
As Gavin Newsom cries “political hit job” over a federal probe into his wife’s taxes and nonprofits, serious questions are piling up about money, power, and what looks a lot like pay-to-play in blue California.[2] Story Snapshot Federal investigators are reportedly digging into Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes and nonprofits linked to the governor’s office. Newsom admits agents have contacted family friends and former staff while he claims it is …
Gavin Newsom cries political witch hunt — but are feds focused on an alleged $1.5M nonprofit pipeline to wife's business?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has accused President Donald Trump of “coming after” him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, claiming that the president directed the Department of Justice to investigate the couple. Newsom posted a video on social media on Monday, stating that he and his wife had “joined Donald Trump’s hit list” because the governor is “considering running for president.” 'It has been apparent ever since their maskless dinner …
The Californian claims that the Department of Justice has launched a prospective investigation against his wife and against him because Trump is wary of his possible candidacy for the White House. Learn more: Betting, Pay TV Retransmission and Cryptocurrency: Trump and his allies cash in on UFC's fight at the White House
Gavin Newsom Solicited $340M In ‘Behested Payments’ From Special Interests, Filings Reveal - Real News Now
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing renewed scrutiny over his fundraising practices after state records revealed he has solicited more than $340 million in behested payments from wealthy donors and special interests, some of whom later received favorable treatment or lucrative state contracts. The revelations come as Newsom has gone on the offensive over multiple federal investigations involving himself, his wife and associates, accusing Pres…
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California governor faces fine for failure to report donations
(The Center Square) - The California Fair Political Practices Commission plans to fine Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom $31,500 for his failure to timely file 36 behested payment reports worth more than $5.5 million.
Calif. Gov. Newsom blames FBI probe into wife's nonprofit on Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as part of a political vendetta aimed at undermining any potential future White House bid.
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