Gavin Newsom says DOJ probe is political — but take a closer look

Opinion Gavin Newsom says DOJ probe is political — but take a closer look By jpollakcap Published June 15, 2026, 9:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Federal investigators are reportedly examining the finances and nonprofit activities of Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California’s “first partner” and wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor went public Monday, accusing President Donald Trump of orchestrating the probes as political revenge against a potential 2028 presidential rival. That framing deserves a hard look. Jennifer Siebel Newsom is not simply the governor’s wife caught in a crossfire. She is the founder of multiple nonprofit organizations. She is a public advocate who has used her position to influence public policy.

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