Phil Willon

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Los Angeles TimesReportingSep 13, 2026By Alene Tchekmedyian, Phil Willon

Newsom brushes aside escalating federal probe into travel expenses as Trump retribution

Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed an escalating federal investigation of his administration, including the donations paying for his travel, saying it was retribution for his criticism of President Trump and his policies.

Gavin Newsom

Government Operations and Politics

Los Angeles TimesReportingJul 31, 2026By Phil Willon, Taryn Luna

Newsoms release tax returns. See how much the couple earned since he became governor

The annual income of Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, place the couple in the upper echelon of American households.

Gavin Newsom

Finance and Financial Sector