Newsom alleges Trump used DOJ to target him and his wife

California Gov. Gavin Newsom alleged Monday that President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate Newsom and his wife. The claim surfaced in a PBS NewsHour roundup that described Newsom as accusing the Trump administration of using the department against him. The segment did not provide details about the basis for any investigation, possible allegations or whether the Justice Department had taken formal action. It also did not include a response from Trump or the department. The dispute adds to the long-running confrontation between Newsom, a leading Democratic governor, and Trump over the use of federal authority and political retaliation.