Newsom Engages Private Lawyer Amid Federal Investigation

WHO:

KCRA - Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are involved in the investigation.

NY Post - Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump are mentioned in the context of the investigation.

WHAT:

KCRA - Governor Newsom confirmed he and his wife have hired a private attorney amid a U.S. Department of Justice investigation.

KCRA - Neither Newsom nor his wife have been subpoenaed or contacted by federal authorities for interviews as of the latest report.

KCRA - Newsom stated that federal authorities have been contacting friends and associates regarding the investigation.

KCRA - Newsom described the investigation as "purely political" and "disgraceful."

NY Post - Newsom has not released his tax returns since 2020.

WHERE:

KCRA - The press conference was held at an elementary school in the Sacramento area.

WHEN:

KCRA - Newsom announced he is under investigation almost a month prior to the latest report.

KCRA - Newsom referred to a video he shared on June 15th regarding the investigation.

WHY:

KCRA - Newsom claims the investigation is part of a "witch hunt" directed by the White House to "find something."

HOW:

KCRA - Newsom indicated that others involved in the investigation have also hired attorneys, although he did not specify who.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 06:20 UTC)

Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are currently involved in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation, prompting them to hire a private attorney. During a press conference held at an elementary school in the Sacramento area, Newsom described the investigation as "purely political" and "disgraceful," while noting that federal authorities have been reaching out to friends and associates but have not yet contacted him or his wife. Newsom has not released his tax returns since 2020 and claims this investigation is part of a "witch hunt" orchestrated by the White House.