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Newsom Alleges Trump Hit List, Demands DOJ Records

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump put them on a “hit list” and ordered a DOJ probe.
Newsom’s lawyers asked Attorney General Todd Blanche for DOJ communications about Newsoms from Jan 20 2025, due July 6.
Probes in the Eastern District of California have examined Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes and Dana Williamson’s conduct, with Williamson pleading guilty to bank-wire fraud conspiracy and facing up to 30 years in prison, since 2022.

History

Historical Context

In February 1973 the Senate voted 77-0 to form the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, chaired by Senator Sam Ervin, to investigate the June 1972 Watergate break-in. The televised hearings revealed presidential misuse of federal agencies and led to the 1978 Ethics in Government Act, establishing modern accountability standards. The Department of Justice’s 2024 probe of Governor Gavin Newsom reflects that same oversight legacy.

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Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump put them on a “hit list” and ordered a DOJ probe.
Newsom’s lawyers asked Attorney General Todd Blanche for DOJ communications about Newsoms from Jan 20 2025, due July 6.
Probes in the Eastern District of California have examined Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes and Dana Williamson’s conduct, with Williamson pleading guilty to bank-wire fraud conspiracy and facing up to 30 years in prison, since 2022.

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