Newsom eyes 2028 presidential run amid DOJ investigation
Newsom eyes 2028 presidency while under DOJ investigation he claims is politically motivated.
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Newsom DOJ Investigation
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced investigations by the Department of Justice into him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Two investigations reportedly involve his former chief of staff and his wife's taxes, allegedly launched by Sacramento prosecutors approximately one year prior. Newsom claims the investigations are politically motivated due to his potential 2028 presidential run and public criticism of President Trump.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Newsom announces he is considering running for president in 2028
Governor Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering launching a presidential campaign for 2028, stating this publicly in response to the Justice Department investigation.
Justice Department launches investigation into Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife
The Justice Department is investigating California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Federal agents have contacted family members, friends, and former employees, and are demanding records and using grand jury processes to gather documents spanning multiple years.
Newsom alleges Trump directed DOJ investigation for political reasons
Governor Newsom claims that President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate him, stating the investigation is politically motivated and intended to undermine a potential 2028 presidential bid. Newsom asserts that no crime has been found and that investigators are attempting to create criminal charges.
Newsom alleges Trump directed DOJ investigation for political reasons
Governor Newsom alleged that President Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate him due to political motivations, citing Trump's opposition to potential 2028 presidential ambitions and Newsom's public criticism of the president. Newsom stated he has done nothing wrong and that investigators are 'trying to find a crime' rather than responding to evidence of wrongdoing. The White House referred questions to the Justice Department, which declined to comment.
California Governor Newsom announces DOJ investigation into him and his wife
California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly announced on June 15 that the Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. According to reporting, federal agents have contacted family friends and former employees, demanding records and documents. A source indicated two separate investigations are underway: one related to Newsom's former chief of staff Dana Williamson, and another related to Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes. Both investigations have reportedly been ongoing for approximately one year and were launched by Sacramento-based prosecutors based on information from whistleblowers and local sources in California.
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Newsom claims Trump directed DOJ investigation for political purposes
Newsom claims Trump directed DOJ investigation into him for political reasons.