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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department on Monday of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, claiming the Trump administration is targeting him as he considers a presidential bid.
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Sacramento, Calif.
Who
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, Chuck Grassley, Dana Williamson, Xavier Becerra
What
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department on Monday of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, claiming the Trump administration is targeting him as he considers a presidential bid.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:06:00 GMT · 6h 7m ago
Where
Sacramento, Calif. ·
Why
Newsom suggests the investigation is politically motivated by the Trump administration, retaliating against him for his criticism of Trump and his potential presidential candidacy.
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This development suggests a heightened political conflict between California's governor and the Trump administration, potentially influencing public perception and the upcoming presidential election cycle, raising concerns about the politicization of federal law enforcement.
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6 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic5h 20m agoGov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice is allegedly targeting his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, which some experts view as a preemptive strike ahead of the 2028 election.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 20m agoGovernor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice is targeting his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, for investigation.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 7m agoDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, saying the Trump administration was targeting him as he weighs a presidential bid.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 7m agoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department on Monday of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 7m agoDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.Open article
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