Jennifer Siebel Newsom calls DOJ probe ‘fishing expedition’ in awkward interview
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has called the DOJ probe into her and her husband a 'fishing expedition' in a recent interview. She claimed that the investigation is politically motivated by Republican President Donald Trump. The probe is reportedly focused on Siebel Newsom's nonprofit projects, which have received millions in 'behested payments' arranged by her husband.
- ▪The DOJ probe into the Newsoms is reportedly focused on Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit projects.
- ▪The projects have received millions in 'behested payments' arranged by Governor Gavin Newsom.
- ▪The Newsoms claim that the investigation is politically motivated by Republican President Donald Trump.
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