Did Gavin Newsom investigation start under Biden?
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“Did the investigation of Gavin Newsom start under the Biden administration?”
Summary
The federal investigation into Governor Gavin Newsom and his inner circle was initiated by the Justice Department during President Joe Biden’s administration. Multiple major outlets confirm the probe began while Biden was in office, predating any claims that it started under a later administration.
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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.
- 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".
- 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.
- What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom | CNN Politics
A Justice Department probe into the wife of Democratic Gov. 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 into his inner circle.
- 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.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife - The New York Times
When Ms. Williamson was indicted last year, her attorney said that federal agents first approached her during the Biden administration. She was working for Mr. Newsom at the time, and the agents asked her if she would cooperate in an investigation of the governor.
- Newsom wirft Trump politisch motivierte Ermittlungen vor | tagesschau.de
Das US-Justizministerium ermittelt offenbar gegen den kalifornischen Gouverneur Newsom und seine Ehefrau. Der Demokrat, der als Präsidentschaftskandidat gehandelt wird, vermutet politische Motive.
- Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife | Gavin Newsom | The Guardian
Gavin Newsom said on Monday that Donald Trump directed the US Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
- Gavin Newsom wirft Donald Trump vor, gegen ihn zu ermitteln - DER SPIEGEL
Der demokratische Gouverneur von Kalifornien, Gavin Newsom, ist offenbar Fokus einer Ermittlung des US-Justizministeriums. »In den vergangenen Tagen haben Bundesbeamte bei Familienangehörigen, Freunden und ehemaligen Mitarbeitern geklopft – nicht, weil sie ein Verbrechen aufgedeckt hätten, sondern einfach, weil sie versuchen, eines zu finden«, teilte Newsom auf der Plattform X mit.
- Newsom accuses Trump of putting him on a 'hit list' and launching federal investigations
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife. The Democrat said agents interviewed his friends and associates.
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