California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on June 15, 2026, that former President Donald Trump instructed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. In a video statement, Newsom alleged that federal agents had recently approached family friends and former employees in an attempt to uncover a crime, claiming they demanded records and misused the grand jury process.
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Gavin Newsom claims Trump directed DOJ investigation into him and his wife
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused former President Donald Trump of directing the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife. Newsom made these claims in a video statement, alleging that federal agents have been seeking information from acquaintances and former staff.
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