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California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department on Monday of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.
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Sacramento, Calif.
Who
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Donald Trump, Justice Department
What
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department on Monday of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:06:00 GMT · 5h 59m ago
Where
Sacramento, Calif. ·
Why
Newsom claims the Trump administration is targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.
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This accusation suggests a potential weaponization of federal law enforcement against political rivals, raising concerns about the integrity of government institutions and a potential escalation of political tensions ahead of a possible presidential bid.
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- U.S. Domestic5h 59m 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
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- U.S. Domestic5h 59m agoDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 59m agoDemocratic 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.Open article