Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed on Monday that he and his wife are subjects of an investigation by the Justice Department, which he directly linked to President Donald Trump.

In a video posted on X, Newsom asserted that federal agents have pursued records and spoken with his family, friends, and former employees. He accused the Justice Department, under Trump's leadership, of "abusing the grand jury process" and engaging in a politically motivated "hit list."

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Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets. He's coming after me because I'm considering running for president, because he hates that I consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit. Donald Trump is simply the most corrupt president in American history.

"Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets," Newsom stated. "He's coming after me because I'm considering running for president, because he hates that I consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit. Donald Trump is simply the most corrupt president in American history."

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Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.

Newsom drew parallels to other perceived political adversaries of Trump, such as New York Attorney General Letitia James, former FBI Director James Comey, and former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who have also faced Justice Department investigations. "Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one," Newsom wrote on X.

While the specific reasons for the investigation into Newsom and his wife, Jennifer, remain unclear, Newsom urged Trump to cease targeting his family. "You can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me, put my name on every and any enemies list you have, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta," he declared.

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You can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me, put my name on every and any enemies list you have, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta.