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Poll finds mixed Democratic support for federal investigation Newsom says Trump ordered
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Poll finds mixed Democratic support for federal investigation Newsom says Trump ordered

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, said a Justice Department probe is politically motivated. A new survey reported by the New York Post found 27% of Democrats support the probe, with the share of support rising among independents and Republicans.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, have said they are the targets of a federal investigation that they believe is aimed at undermining Newsom’s political prospects, including by tying the inquiry to President Donald Trump. Newsom announced last month that the Justice Department was investigating the couple, and he has argued that Trump directed the probe, according to reporting by the New York Post.

The same outlet reported the results of a Daily Mail/JL Partners poll showing that support for the investigation is limited among Democrats. In that survey of 1,059 registered voters, 27% of Democrats said they support the probe into the first couple, with 14% saying they “somewhat support” the investigation and 13% saying they “strongly support” it, according to the poll figures described by the New York Post.

Among independents, the New York Post reported that 43% said they strongly or somewhat support the investigation, while 36% oppose it. The outlet also said support was much higher among Republicans, with more than 70% backing the investigation, using the poll results it summarized.

The New York Post also described details of the investigation as it was characterized by the reporting it relied on, saying the inquiry involves the FBI and IRS and has reportedly focused on Siebel Newsom’s finances and the couple’s tax records. The outlet further reported that federal agents have contacted friends, family members, and associates and that the probe had been underway since at least 2025, though those specifics were not confirmed in the materials provided here by court filings, agency statements, or Federal Register notices.

The reported political tension comes as Newsom has drawn sharper scrutiny of the Trump administration during the second Trump term. The New York Post said Newsom has become one of Trump’s fiercest critics and that the two have clashed repeatedly on issues including immigration. It also noted that Democrats previously rallied behind Newsom when the investigation first became public, naming Sen. Adam Schiff and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Because the core claim in this dispute is that the president directed the Justice Department investigation, and because the confirmation required under federal primary sources was not included in the evidence provided here, the investigation’s scope, origin, and legal basis are described above only as claims made or as described by the reporting outlet. An official confirmation from the White House, the Department of Justice, or a court record would be needed to treat the president’s alleged directive and the investigation’s particulars as established facts.

Why It Matters

  • If the investigation is politically driven as Newsom alleges, it raises questions about executive-branch authority and the boundaries of prosecutorial independence within the Department of Justice.
  • Public support among Democrats and independents, as described in the poll results, may affect pressure on congressional oversight and state-federal political coordination around investigations involving state officials.
  • Because the president’s alleged directive is not confirmed by a primary record in the supplied materials, outcomes will likely depend on future DOJ filings, court activity, or official agency statements that clarify scope, targets, and legal basis.
  • The case also highlights how federal investigative activity can become a central campaign and governance issue for high-profile state officials, affecting time, legal costs, and public attention.

Sources

Key Facts

  • The New York Post reported that California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
  • A Daily Mail/JL Partners poll summarized by the New York Post found 27% of Democrats support the probe, including 14% “somewhat support” and 13% “strongly support.”
  • In the same poll summary, 43% of independents said they support the investigation and 36% oppose it.
  • The New York Post reported that support among Republicans is more than 70% in favor of the investigation.
  • The New York Post also reported that the probe involves the FBI and IRS and has focused on Siebel Newsom’s finances and the couple’s tax records, with agents contacting associates and the inquiry reportedly underway since at least 2025.
  • No White House, Federal Register, DOJ news release, or court filing confirming the president’s alleged directive or the investigation’s details was included in the supplied evidence.