The article reports criticism of Gavin Newsom over the way his tax returns were released, with opponents describing the approach as “sneaky”. The dispute centres on allegations that access to the documents was limited to selected media outlets, raising questions about transparency and equal access for journalists.

The available text does not include the article’s substantive reporting, evidence or responses from Newsom’s office. As a result, the allegations should be treated as claims rather than established facts, and the precise documents, dates and outlets involved cannot be confirmed.