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Newsom Under Justice Probe for $340 Million Wife-Linked Funding

6/18/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized for using behested payments to funnel $340 million to projects tied to his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has solicited $347 million since 2011, above Governor Jerry Brown’s $35.5 million.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom are under a Justice investigation of California Partners Project.
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria gave $500,000 in 2024-25.
Blue Shield of California Foundation received a $15 million contract after $20 million in 2020.

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Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized for using behested payments to funnel $340 million to projects tied to his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has solicited $347 million since 2011, above Governor Jerry Brown’s $35.5 million.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom are under a Justice investigation of California Partners Project.
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria gave $500,000 in 2024-25.
Blue Shield of California Foundation received a $15 million contract after $20 million in 2020.