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Newsom’s Team Slams DOJ Probe
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
Governor Newsom’s legal team is launching a fierce defense against the DOJ’s investigation, calling it a politically charged witch hunt aimed at his allies rather than him. His legal affairs secretary slammed acting AG Todd Blanche, arguing the probe is a distraction from alleged corruption within the White House—and that the DOJ’s time would be better spent there. Sources reveal the investigation actually began in California, targeting former aides and the governor’s ex-partner’s taxes, a move designed to deflect blame. With the governor’s office framing the probe as retribution, this escalating legal battle is turning into a high-stakes political chess match—where Newsom’s team is determined to discredit the investigation before it even begins. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/764cce529041760d