Gavin Newsom investigation began under Biden admin
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“The investigation of Gavin Newsom started under the Biden administration.”
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The federal investigation into Gavin Newsom and his associates was initiated by the Department of Justice during President Joe Biden’s administration. Multiple major news outlets confirm that the probe began under Biden’s DOJ before any claims of a Trump‑directed attack.
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- California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife | The Associated Press
Another probe is related to Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, who was indicted on federal charges that she was involved in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Williamson in May pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud. That investigation, which was launched by President Joe Biden’s Justice Department, has expanded to include other staff, the person familiar with the matter said.
- Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife - The New York Times
Newsom fired the state lawyer leading the suit against Activision, prompting complaints that he was interfering. When Ms. Williamson was indicted last year, her attorney said that federal agents first approached her during the Biden administration.
- Newsom’s feud with Trump enters riskier territory - POLITICO
Sacramento was rocked last fall when an investigation that began under President Joe Biden yielded corruption charges against Newsom’s former chief of staff, who later pleaded guilty to passing sensitive information to a former associate and ...
- Newsom alleges politically motivated justice department investigation against wife, ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".
- What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom | CNN Politics
Gavin Newsom burst into public view Monday after Newsom — prominent critic of President Donald Trump and a potential 2028 White House contender — accused the administration of spearheading a politically motivated investigation ...
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife : NPR
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is facing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Newsom took the unusual step of discussing the alleged probe before any announcement from federal prosecutors. From member station KQED, here's Guy Marzorati. GUY MARZORATI, BYLINE: In a video released Monday, Newsom says federal agents have been knocking on the doors of his friends and family members. ... GAVIN NEWSOM: They're demanding records.
- Gavin Newsom brushes of DOJ probe, as Democrats worry it could hurt him in 2028
This appears to be an effort to tarnish him in the court of public opinion,” said Democratic strategist Anthony Coley, who worked for the Biden administration’s Department of Justice. “We’ve seen Trump’s movies before. It’s getting tired and it’s getting old.” · Democratic strategist Joel Payne said because Newsom went on offense on the story, revealing the investigation himself, that will be beneficial if he does launch a presidential campaign. “Gavin kind of leaned into it and welcomed it, he got ahead of whatever the Trump people are trying to allege.
- Newsom accuses Trump of putting him on a 'hit list' and launching federal investigations
Newsom claims the Department of Justice is interviewing his friends and associates in an investigation because he might run for president.
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