California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into him and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Newsom alleges the probe was directly ordered by President Trump as political retribution for his criticism of the administration. Federal agents have reportedly questioned former aides and business associates regarding tax filings and nonprofits connected to the governor's wife. While the White House has declined to comment, critics argue that the timing suggests an attempt to derail Newsom’s potential 2028 presidential bid.
Newsom’s office has filed a FOIA request to determine if the investigation was improperly influenced by political pressure from the president.
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