California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on June 15, 2026, that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. He claimed that federal agents have attempted to question his associates as part of the investigation, which he believes was initiated without evidence of a crime. Newsom alleged that the investigation is a response to his political opposition to former President Donald Trump and his potential presidential aspirations. He characterized the DOJ's actions as an abuse of power and compared his situation to that of other Trump critics who have faced similar scrutiny, including former FBI Director James Comey and Senator Adam Schiff.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Reports DOJ Investigation
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife. He accused the DOJ of attempting to intimidate him and his associates as part of a politically motivated probe linked to his opposition to former President Donald Trump.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'political foes'
- ✕ loaded language: 'abusing the grand jury process'
- ✕ loaded language: 'punishment'
- ✕ loaded language: 'mean tweets'
- ✕ loaded language: 'lies and deceit'
- ✕ loaded language: 'most corrupt president'
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Reports DOJ Investigation