Newsom claims Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said Monday that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the Justice Department.
TL;DR
- Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department.
- Newsom alleges the investigation is politically motivated by Donald Trump.
- Investigations reportedly originate from California and involve tax-related issues concerning Siebel Newsom's business.
- Siebel Newsom's nonprofit paid her film production company, drawing scrutiny.
- Newsom's office dismisses the investigation as a political tactic.
- This follows a corruption probe where Newsom's former chief of staff pleaded guilty to felony charges.