Newsom accused Trump of directing DOJ to investigate him
What's new: The California governor tied the alleged probe to a possible 2028 White House bid and gave no details on its scope.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. In a video statement Monday, Newsom argued the administration was targeting him because he is considering a run for president. He did not describe the nature, timing or scope of any alleged investigation, and Bloomberg reported that he offered no specifics. The accusation escalates tensions between the Democratic governor and Trump, framing the dispute as part of a broader political fight ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle.