Published by TrenBuzz.com | June 16, 2026 | BREAKING
Key Points at a Glance – Gavin Newsom Reveals DOJ Is Investigating Him
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed Monday the DOJ has opened criminal investigations into both him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
- A Sacramento federal prosecutor’s office is investigating Siebel Newsom for potential tax fraud and evasion.
- Newsom has filed a FOIA request demanding all DOJ communications referencing him or his wife.
- Trump publicly called for Newsom’s arrest earlier this year, saying “it would be a great thing.”
- Newsom has said he will consider a presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections.
- The investigation is the latest in a long string of confrontations between the Trump administration and Gavin Newsom.
The war between Donald Trump and California’s governor just entered a completely new phase. And this time, it is personal enough to include the governor’s wife.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife are being investigated by the Justice Department and accused President Donald Trump of targeting him for political reasons. “Today, my wife and I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us,” he said in a post on X, referring to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Who Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom and What Is Being Investigated
A federal prosecutor’s office based in Sacramento is investigating California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife for potential tax fraud and evasion. The probe stems back to early 2025, and is just one of several investigations that have encircled Newsom, his office, and his family. The Justice Department’s public integrity section had been investigating for months potential crimes involving the tax filings of Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and had teamed up with the US attorney’s office in the Eastern District of California.
The FOIA Demand and Newsom’s Fight Back
Governor Newsom filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records from the DOJ related to what he calls a politically motivated investigation. The FOIA request seeks communications involving top Justice Department officials, including emails, text messages, memoranda, and Signal messages containing references to Governor Newsom or the First Partner. Newsom stated: “Trump’s DOJ is looking in the wrong place for a crime. While the DOJ searches for a crime that does not exist, the President is running an open-air corruption market out of the White House.”
The Long History Between Trump and Newsom
Trump and Newsom have clashed repeatedly through the president’s second term over issues ranging from wildfire management, immigration, redistricting, and the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard over the objections of the governor, whom Trump repeatedly refers to as “Newscum.” Trump last year endorsed the idea of arresting Newsom during clashes over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, saying “I think it would be a great thing.”
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational and news reporting purposes only. All quotes and investigation details are sourced from NBC News, MS NOW, and the official California Governor’s Office as of June 15, 2026. No charges have been filed against Gavin Newsom or Jennifer Siebel Newsom as of publication. Both are presumed innocent. TrenBuzz.com does not make independent legal assessments. Readers are encouraged to follow credible news and official sources for real-time updates.