The former Chief of Staff of Gavin Newsom has been arrested by the FBI for political corruption.
NEW: Dana Williamson—Former Chief of Staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom — was arrested by the FBI today in political corruption case.
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) November 12, 2025
US DOJ says she faces charges related to fraud, obstruction of Justice and tax crimes.
She’s scheduled to be in court at 2pm today. pic.twitter.com/dL60bP6QgM
Gov. Newsom’s spokesperson in statement reiterated she’s no longer part of admin.
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) November 12, 2025
“At a time when the President is openly calling for his AG to investigate his political enemies, it is especially important to honor the American principle of being innocent until proven guilty..” pic.twitter.com/RQivaz3XD4
U.S. DOJ notes this investigation began three years ago, meaning this started under the Biden administration.
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) November 12, 2025
Of course, Newsom will always look for a way to blame Trump, but this investigation actually began under ... Biden.
More here, which also notes involvement of the former chief of staff for California candidate for governor and former U.S. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Sean McCluskie. https://t.co/eMdYNmOkVg
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) November 12, 2025
Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff for Gov. Gavin Newsom, was arrested and is facing charges that include fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and making false statements, officials said Wednesday.A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that between February 2022 and September 2024, Williamson conspired to steal about $225,000 in funds from a dormant political campaign to another person's account for personal use. She was among multiple people arrested in connection with the case.
Update: Court records show her coconspirators Sean McCluskie —former COS to Xavier Becerra— and Greg Campbell have taken plea deals.
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) November 12, 2025
Hilarious @GavinNewsom already trying to distance himself from a recent Chief of Staff AND blame Trump despite the fact the investigation started under Biden.
— Ken Broad (@Metis65) November 12, 2025
Gavin is a political Houdini pic.twitter.com/Qt0yjlNX2s
More like a political con artist.
She did this WHILE SHE WAS Chief of Staff for Gavin.....
— Sofa Kingg Lit (@sofakingglit) November 12, 2025
"Let that sink in." pic.twitter.com/9XiCrcagCD
Oh ...
Based on the language in that press release, can you imagine the number of people in Sacramento waiting for the other shoe 👞 to drop? pic.twitter.com/ssZcsCwJBW
— California Lowdown (@CAlowdown) November 12, 2025
Has Xavier Becerra commented on this yet? His chief of staff appears to be co-conspirator 4, Sean McCluskie. That would make Becerra Public Official 1, whose campaign funds were stolen.
— Rachel Keuler (@rkeuler) November 12, 2025
The rot runs deep.
LMAOOOOOOOO https://t.co/sf75klHjQG
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) November 12, 2025
Comrade Gavin @GavinNewsom @GovPressOffice @CAgovernor and fish rots from the head down. You are a corrupt enterprise!!!! https://t.co/50T3c4czqq
— Randy Redler (@RandyRedler) November 13, 2025
Least surprising news today.
Most corrupt state in the union. https://t.co/lyJJCLUUCd
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) November
Bar none.