What to know about the Newsom-linked charities reportedly caught in DOJ's sights

Federal investigators are reportedly examining two nonprofits linked to California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom, reviving scrutiny over alleged conflicts of interest connected to their ties to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political circle. The organizations, The Representation Project (TRP) and California Partners Project, have reportedly received donations from entities with business interests before California state government, including Kaiser Permanente and PG&E, according to the article. While Siebel Newsom’s husband, Newsom, has described any Justice Department activity as a politically motivated “fishing expedition,” the DOJ had not publicly confirmed a probe in the reporting. The California Post source cited by the article said the FBI was also looking into Siebel Newsom’s taxes, with the timing reportedly aligning with claims that inquiries began around July 2025. Prior coverage in 2021 from the Sacramento Bee said TRP received more than $800,000 from a dozen corporations that frequently lobby the state, and that those contributors later received favorable treatment.