Governor Gavin Newsom has been associated with soliciting millions in charity payments for nonprofits. Some of these nonprofits have ties to his wife. Media outlets and pundits have taken notice of these payments, sparking discussion.

The issue at hand involves behested payments, which are payments made at the request of a public official. Further information on this topic can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which has reported on the situation and its implications for Governor Newsom.