Newsom alleges DOJ probe as Trump-era politics collide with 2028 bid
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says federal investigators are probing him, arguing the moves amount to weaponized persecution rather than uncovering crimes. Axios reports multiple ongoing inquiries—not all originating with the DOJ—including one related to his wife’s taxes and another involving his former chief of staff, with the White House declining comment as Newsom positions himself for a potential 2028 presidential run.
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- California governor Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of directing DoJ to investigate him and his wife – US politics live The Guardian
- Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife CNBC
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