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Government

Jun. 17, 2026

Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom becoming Gavin Newsom's political vulnerability?

Gov. Gavin Newsom is escalating his fight with the Trump administration after revealing a federal investigation involving his family, drawing fresh attention to Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit activities and California's controversial system of behested payments.

Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom becoming Gavin Newsom's political vulnerability?
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Does Gov. Gavin Newsom have an Achilles spouse?

Many Republicans think so -- or at least want voters to think so.

Conservative media had been scrutinizing First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom's business and nonprofit ties long before Newsom disclosed Monday that he, his family and his businesses were under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. In a video and series of news releases, Newsom accused the Trump administration of pursuing politically motivated i...

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