California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 7:49 PM EDT / CBS News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

TL;DR

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated he and his wife are under Justice Department investigation.
  • Newsom accused Donald Trump of politically motivated "abuse of the grand jury process" and targeting "enemies."
  • The Justice Department declined to comment on the investigations.
  • Sources indicated several ongoing probes, one related to Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes.
  • Another investigation is linked to Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to federal charges.
  • Newsom urged Trump to leave his wife and family out of his "personal vendetta."
  • The article notes other instances of the Justice Department investigating Trump's perceived opponents, including Letitia James, James Comey, and Jerome Powell.