California Governor Gavin Newsom has alleged that the Department of Justice is conducting a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Democrat Governor of California Gavin Newsom has announced that the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife. 📺 DETAIL: In a video broadcast on Monday, Governor Newsom alleged that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, on the orders of President Donald J. Trump. Newsom accused the DOJ investigation of being politically motivated, citing his criticism of the President and his potential 2028 presidential run. “Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us,” Newsom claimed. “After calling for my arrest last year, Donald Trump directed his Department of Justice to investigate me. And just in the last week, I’ve learned his campaign has reached my own home: to get me, he’s coming after my wife, Jen,” he added. The Democrat did not clarify what the investigation is about. The investigation is being conducted out of the Eastern District of California, one of the largest judicial districts in the country. Federal agents have reportedly investigated the Governor’s friends and associates, including his wife. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean Tweets. He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President,” claimed Newsom in his statement on X (formerly Twitter). 🎯 IMPACT: These allegations come as speculation grows about Newsom’s potential presidential run. The situation represents an escalation in the long-standing rivalry between Newsom and President Trump. Notably, the investigation into the Governor follows an investigation into Dana Williamson, Newsom’s former chief of staff. Williamson pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud last month. While under investigation, Newsom’s former chief of staff continued to receive taxpayer funds. |
Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime – they are simply trying to find one.
He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.… pic.twitter.com/tVYk3WUvO8
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 15, 2026
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