U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento
Coverage of U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento 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 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.
- Schiff silent on Biden-era Newsom probe report as California AG claims DOJ 'weaponization'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta accuses Trump of using the DOJ for political persecution, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origins.
- Schiff silent on Biden-era Newsom probe report as California AG claims DOJ 'weaponization'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Governor Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the federal probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta and Newsom assert the investigation is politically motivated, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origin.