Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife
California Gov. Newsom called President Donald Trump "simply the most corrupt President in American history."
TL;DR
- California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges President Donald Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate him and his wife.
- Newsom believes the investigation is motivated by his potential presidential candidacy and Trump's desire to target political opponents.
- The probe, according to reports, is largely focused on Jennifer Siebel Newsom's tax filings and potential misuse of nonprofit funds.
- Newsom compared himself to other figures he claims have been targeted by the DOJ under Trump.
- The governor's former chief of staff recently pleaded guilty to federal charges.
- Newsom stated that federal agents have approached friends and former employees, and that Trump's campaign has reached his home.