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Newsom Faces Scrutiny Over Casino Favoritism Allegations
7/15/2025
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for allegedly showing favoritism towards Graton Rancheria in a contentious casino dispute with the Koi Nation. Ethics experts are raising red flags over potential conflicts of interest, as Newsom sought $1 million in donations for his wife's charity from Graton Rancheria prior to opposing the Koi Nation's casino plans. Calls for investigation are growing.
