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June 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Ordered DOJ Investigation for Political Reasons
- Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of directing the DOJ to investigate him and his wife for political motives, particularly as he considers a presidential bid.
- The investigations, reportedly initiated in California, include scrutiny of Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit organization related to gender equality.
- Newsom emphasizes that the investigations are a response to his critical comments about Trump.
16 Sources
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His WifeJun 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM · NYT
- Newsom says Trump has directed Justice Department to investigate himJun 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM · Reuters
- California Gov. Newsom says he's under investigation by the Justice DepartmentJun 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM · Axios
- Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM · CNBC
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM · CBS News
- Gavin Newsom claims Trump ordered DOJ probe targeting him and his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM · Fox News
- Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife and blames TrumpJun 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM · NBC
- Gavin Newsom says Department of Justice is investigating him, his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM · ABC News
- Gavin Newsom says Trump Justice Department is investigating himJun 15, 2026 at 6:54 PM · CNN
- Gavin Newsom claims Trump ordered his DOJ to investigate him and his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM · Independent
- Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wifeJun 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM · The Guardian
- Newsom says Trump has directed DOJ to investigate him, wifeJun 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM · The Hill
- Gavin Newsom Says Justice Department Is Investigating Him and His WifeJun 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM · WSJ
- Newsom points fingers at DOJJun 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM · NPR
- Gobernador de California acusa a Trump de ordenar una investigación en su contraJun 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM · Reuters
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wifeJun 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM · NPR