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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.
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Sacramento, Calif.
Who
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, President Donald Trump, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Dana Williamson
What
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:06:00 GMT · 6h 5m ago
Where
Sacramento, Calif. ·
Why
Newsom claims the Trump administration is targeting him because he is considering running for president and has consistently criticized Trump, while a person familiar with the matter stated there are multiple federal probes into people around him, including his wife’s taxes and a former chief of staff.
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This event highlights heightened political tensions and accusations of weaponizing the Justice Department against political opponents in the U.S., potentially influencing public perception of government agencies and upcoming elections.
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