Newsom Appointee Wore FBI Wire to Record Conversations in Corruption Probe

California Federal Corruption Investigation·July 2 – July 3, 2026

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Newsom Appointee Wore FBI Wire to Record Conversations in Corruption Probe

Federal investigators used a state official to record private conversations within Governor Gavin Newsom's administration. Alexis Podesta, a political appointee, served as an FBI informant and wore a wire during a corruption investigation. The probe focused on Dana Williamson, the governor's former chief of staff. Williamson recently pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges following the investigation. Although Newsom previously praised Williamson's work, the FBI successfully embedded a wired informant inside the administration to gather evidence of misconduct.

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