California Gov. Gavin Newsom and wife under US Justice Department tax probe

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded a tax probe to include Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, according to recent reports. Federal agents have reportedly contacted individuals and organizations connected to the couple, issuing subpoenas for financial records, with investigations dating back approximately a year. These inquiries, handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento, appear to focus on potential tax-related crimes involving a nonprofit linked to Siebel Newsom and her income as a documentary filmmaker.

Governor Newsom publicly criticized former President Donald Trump, alleging that the ongoing federal investigations are politically motivated. He claimed Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department against him and his family as retaliation for Newsom's consideration of a 2028 presidential bid and his consistent criticism of the former president.

While Newsom maintains that he and his wife have nothing to hide, the Justice Department has not commented on the specifics of the investigation. However, sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the probes originated from whistleblower reports in California, rather than directives from Washington, D.C.