Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife
California governor says Trump is ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’
TL;DR
- Gavin Newsom claims Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife.
- Newsom believes the investigations are politically motivated due to his opposition to Trump and his potential presidential candidacy.
- Federal agents have reportedly contacted family friends and former employees as part of the investigation.
- Newsom's office has requested the Trump administration release records related to the investigation.
- Newsom and Trump have a history of public clashes and lawsuits.
- Jennifer Siebel Newsom has also become a target of conservative criticism.