On June 15, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom (X) announced in a public statement that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into him and his wife upon the direct instruction of Donald Trump.
Key points of his statement:
Political motivation: Newsom views the investigation as an attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate him, as he is considered a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028.
Allegations of a "manhunt": He explained that federal agents have been contacting friends and former employees in recent days to demand documents, despite there being no evidence of a crime. He described the actions as a "fishing expedition."
Lack of independence: Newsom emphasized that no one is being investigated without direct instructions from Donald Trump, as the Department of Justice is not acting independently under the current administration.
Solidarity: Newsom stressed that he is "proud" to be on the president's so-called "enemies list" and announced that he would fight against what he considers the corrupt actions of the government.
Protecting his family: He called on the government to keep his wife out of these personal "vendettas."
Background:
According to reports, two federal investigations have been ongoing in California for about a year, which were originally triggered by whistleblowers. These involve, among other things, the tax affairs of his wife as well as a corruption scandal surrounding his former chief of staff, Dana Williamson. The government in Washington and the FBI have not officially commented on the ongoing case.
Source: Governor Gavin Newsom (X)
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