California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on June 15, 2026, that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the Department of Justice. Newsom suggested that the inquiry is politically motivated and stated on social media that former President Donald Trump has directed the DOJ to investigate them. He claimed that no crime has been found and accused Trump of attempting to undermine him due to his potential presidential aspirations. Newsom characterized Trump as corrupt and expressed his willingness to confront the investigation.
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Gavin Newsom states he and his wife are under DOJ investigation
Governor Gavin Newsom of California reported that he and his wife are being investigated by the Department of Justice, suggesting the inquiry is politically motivated. He accused former President Donald Trump of directing the investigation and stated that they have not committed any crime.
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