Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom asserted Monday that former President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom released a video statement detailing his allegations, claiming federal agents have recently approached friends and former staff of the Newsom family.

According to Newsom, these agents are seeking to uncover a crime and have been "abusing the grand jury process." He stated that the investigation involves demanding records from individuals connected to him and his wife. The governor did not specify the exact nature of the alleged investigation but implied it was an attempt to find grounds for legal action.

Newsom directly linked the investigation to his political activities and his vocal opposition to Trump. "Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets, he’s coming after me because I am considering running for president," Newsom declared. He further stated that Trump's actions stem from his consistent criticism of Trump's "lies and deceit." The Guardian has reached out to the Justice Department for comment on Newsom's accusations. The situation highlights the ongoing political tensions and legal scrutiny surrounding prominent political figures.

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Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets, he’s coming after me because I am considering running for president. Because he hates that I have consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit.