Sacramento, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under federal investigation, a revelation that came as he publicly urged the Justice Department to examine President Donald Trump’s handling of the recent U.S.–Iran conflict.
According to The New York Times, Newsom stated that the investigation into him and the first partner began months ago, though he said he has not been informed of the specific allegations. He described the inquiry as politically motivated and suggested it may be connected to his criticism of the Trump administration’s conduct during the Iran war.
Newsom’s call for a DOJ review centers on whether the White House followed proper legal procedures in the lead‑up to the conflict and whether intelligence was misrepresented. He argued that the American public deserves “full transparency” about how the war began and how decisions were made.
The Justice Department has not commented on either matter — the investigation involving the Newsoms or the governor’s request for a probe into the administration’s wartime actions.
Political analysts note that the dual revelations inject new volatility into an already tense national climate, coming just days after the U.S. and Iran announced a landmark peace agreement.