The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, over tax-related conduct. The probe, which began last year, involves interviews with potential witnesses and grand jury subpoenas.

Investigation Details

According to a person familiar with the investigation, the US attorney’s office in Sacramento started the probe based on whistleblower reports. The person denied that the leadership of the DOJ headquarters in DC was involved in opening the probe.

Newsom’s office believes that records related to the family’s finances have been subpoenaed, although they have not confirmed that documentary subpoenas were issued. People close to Newsom and his wife have been interviewed by investigators.

Reaction from Governor Newsom

Governor Newsom has accused the Trump administration of spearheading a politically motivated investigation into his inner circle. He claimed that Trump is ‘coming after me because I’m considering running for president, because he hates that I’ve consistently called him out, over and over again, for his lies and deceit.’

Newsom also cited other Trump opponents who have found themselves in the DOJ’s crosshairs, including former chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, and former FBI Director James Comey.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.