Representation Project
Coverage of Representation Project in the Nexus archive.
- Acting AG Todd Blanche says Newsom's DOJ claims are not 'grounded in fact'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him and his wife, stating the governor's assertions are 'not grounded in fact.' Newsom alleged President Donald Trump directed the DOJ to investigate him and his wife due to his potential presidential run, but Blanche declined to comment on ongoing investigations. Federal sources indicated Jennifer Siebel Newsom is under scrutiny, though the DOJ has not confirmed any investigation against Newsom.
- Acting AG Todd Blanche says Newsom's DOJ claims are not 'grounded in fact'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him and his wife, stating the governor's assertions are not 'grounded in fact.' Newsom alleged the investigation was ordered by President Donald Trump to undermine a potential White House campaign, while the DOJ investigation reportedly involves Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit and financial matters.
- What the federal probe of Newsom and the first partner means for his presidential ambitions
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, whom Newsom claims is a politically motivated attack by President Donald Trump. Siebel Newsom's for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including the Representation Project and Girls Club Entertainment, are under scrutiny for financial ties involving behested payments, which are legal in California but considered ethically questionable by some media outlets.