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Newsom on reported DOJ investigation: 'Go after me'

The Hill · Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

Key takeaways

  • Gavin Newsom (D) projected defiance Thursday about the Department of Justice (DOJ) probes into him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, challenging President Trump to go after him.
  • This is stuff that happens in other countries, that s all I ll say, Newsom told MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff in Chicago.
  • Newsom, who is constantly at odds with the president, announced Monday on social media that he and California s first lady had joined Donald Trump s hit list and were now the subjects of a federal investigation.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Gavin Newsom (D) projected defiance Thursday about the Department of Justice (DOJ) probes into him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, challenging President Trump to go after him.

This is stuff that happens in other countries, that s all I ll say, Newsom told MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff in Chicago. He wants to go after me? Go after me.

Newsom, who is constantly at odds with the president, announced Monday on social media that he and California s first lady had joined Donald Trump s hit list and were now the subjects of a federal investigation.

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