Zerohedge: FBI Mole Recorded Newsom's Inner Circle

Summary

A significant development in a federal corruption probe reveals that an FBI informant, identified as Sacramento consultant Alexis Podesta, secretly recorded conversations within California Governor Gavin Newsom's inner circle as early as June 2024. This information, reported by the NY Post, comes as the FBI expands its investigation into Newsom's administration. Podesta, appointed by Newsom and a former staffer for Dianne Feinstein, was reportedly tasked with overseeing a campaign account belonging to former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Prosecutors accuse Dana Williamson, Newsom's former chief of staff who pleaded guilty to multiple charges, and others of siphoning approximately $225,000 from Becerra's account, disguising it as consulting fees to benefit Becerra's former chief of staff. Williamson's attorney confirmed Podesta was wearing a wire, but Williamson was not. This revelation comes amidst broader political tensions, with Newsom recently claiming the Trump administration is targeting him due to a potential 2028 presidential run. The NY Post's detailed reporting, including the involvement of multiple individuals receiving FBI notifications about being recorded, offers a compelling look into the unfolding investigation. The full video provides a thorough account of these events, making it worth viewing for a complete understanding.