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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sends letter to Department of Justice contesting federal probe opened during Biden administration
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sends letter to Department of Justice contesting federal probe opened during Biden administration

Newsom says a DOJ investigation is a politically motivated effort to scrutinize “behested payments” and related nonprofit activity involving people tied to his family. The administration’s next steps are unclear.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken public aim at a federal investigation he says was opened during the Biden administration, saying it is being pursued as a “fishing expedition.” In a June 16 communication, Newsom posted a video on X and sent a formal letter to the Department of Justice disputing the purpose and scope of the probe, according to Zero Hedge.

The report describes Newsom’s complaint as focused on allegations of “behested payments” and involvement connected to family-related nonprofit organizations, along with questions about influence, though the specific statutes, factual allegations, and investigative steps are not detailed in the Zero Hedge account.

Zero Hedge reports that Newsom characterized the matter as an aggressive counteroffensive against a DOJ investigation and said it was opened under President Joe Biden, not under the current administration of President Donald Trump. The report does not specify the identity of the investigators, the docket or case number, or whether the inquiry is criminal, civil, or administrative in nature.

Newsom’s written response to DOJ, as described by Zero Hedge, frames the investigation as politically motivated and challenges the legitimacy of the inquiry’s premise. The report indicates that his letter and accompanying remarks seek to contest both the underlying allegations and the manner in which the investigation is being pursued.

The Department of Justice has not been quoted in the provided materials, and the Zero Hedge report does not include a DOJ statement, an order from a court, or an official listing of investigative targets or documents. The account likewise does not provide confirmation of any charging decision, subpoenas, or enforcement action.

If DOJ continues the investigation, the next observable steps would typically include formal requests for records or testimony, negotiations over document production, or a determination about whether any proceeding should move forward. The practical effect of the dispute depends on whether DOJ is seeking information through voluntary cooperation, subpoenas, or other legal mechanisms under applicable federal authorities.

Newsom’s challenge, if accurate, raises timing and accountability questions about the origins of the inquiry and what, if any, changes DOJ has made since the change in presidents. Those issues will likely turn on what DOJ can substantiate about when the inquiry began and what legal basis it is using to pursue information.

Why It Matters

  • The case highlights how federal investigations can become a dispute over administrative origins and the asserted basis for investigative steps.
  • If DOJ seeks records or testimony, the outcome will affect how state officials and related entities respond to federal information requests and compliance demands.
  • The lack of disclosed DOJ action or formal case information in the provided reporting limits the public’s ability to assess legal posture, including whether the matter is at an investigative stage or has moved toward proceedings.
  • The dispute may also shape how DOJ communicates with state-level leadership during ongoing presidential transitions and changes in enforcement priorities.

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Key Facts

  • Zero Hedge reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted a video on X on June 16 contesting a DOJ investigation.
  • Zero Hedge also reports Newsom sent a formal letter to the Department of Justice regarding the probe.
  • The report says the investigation was opened during the Biden administration, according to Newsom’s account.
  • The report describes the probe as involving allegations related to “behested payments,” family nonprofit activity, and questions of influence, without further detail.
  • The provided materials do not include a DOJ response or any court filings, subpoenas, or case numbers.