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California Governor Accuses Trump of Political Persecution; Newsom Links Probe to Presidential Aspirations
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California Governor Accuses Trump of Political Persecution; Newsom Links Probe to Presidential Aspirations

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of using the Justice Department for political persecution.
  • Newsom alleges the investigation into him and his wife is retaliation for his potential 2028 presidential aspirations and criticism of Trump.
  • Trump's administration is reportedly investigating Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, for unspecified reasons.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom alleges this is retaliation for his potential presidential run in 2028 and his consistent criticism of Trump's policies and statements.

In a YouTube video, Newsom stated that while Trump claims the investigation is due to "offensive tweets," the real reason is Newsom's consideration of a presidential bid and his denunciation of Trump's "lies and deception." Newsom declared, "If they can't intimidate me, they will go after the mother of our children," but warned Trump, "You have chosen the wrong target. We have nothing to hide."

Si no pueden intimidarme a mรญ, irรกn tras la madre de nuestros hijos

โ€” Gavin NewsomAddressing the alleged targeting of his wife as part of the investigation.

Newsom revealed he learned of the investigation last week, claiming Trump's campaign "reached his own home." He urged Trump to "leave my family and my wife out of your personal vendetta." The California governor accused Trump of "selling the presidency" and described him as a "man without character," holding him responsible for turning the office into a tool for personal interests.

Newsom, a prominent critic of the Republican leader from California, the most populous U.S. state and a Democratic stronghold, insisted he has nothing to hide. He suggested that if corruption is to be found, "one need look no further than the direction of the White House."

Puedes citar mis registros, puedes investigarme, puedes acosarme, poner mi nombre en todas y cada una de tus listas de enemigos. Deja a mi familia y a mi esposa fuera de tu venganza personal

โ€” Gavin NewsomDirectly addressing President Trump, demanding his family be kept out of political attacks.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.