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Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of politically motivated investigations targeting him and his wife, suggesting the Trump administration is retaliating as he considers a presidential run.
- Newsom revealed federal agents have contacted his associates and requested records, with inquiries reportedly expanding into personal and professional matters involving his family.
- A source denied a direct investigation into Newsom but confirmed multiple probes involving people close to him, including one concerning his wife's taxes and another linked to his former chief of staff's criminal case.
- The Justice Department has declined to comment, while Newsom and his wife framed the investigations as part of a broader pattern of Trump targeting political opponents through law enforcement.
- Newsom's allegations come amid ongoing tensions between California and the Trump administration, including disputes over environmental policies, wildfire aid, and redistricting efforts.
