California governor accuses Trump of ordering politically motivated investigation of him, his wife
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife for political reasons. The investigations started last year after complaints in California, but Washington officials say they were not involved in opening them.Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of directing a politically motivated probe of him and his wife.
- Federal agents recently asked Newsom's friends and former employees for records, trying to find evidence of a crime.
- Newsom suggested the investigation is linked to his potential presidential run and criticism of Trump.
- Multiple federal investigations are reportedly underway into people around Newsom, including his wife’s taxes.
- The probes began after whistleblower complaints in California, with no political leaders in Washington involved.
- This investigation is part of a pattern where the Justice Department is probing Trump’s political opponents.
- Other targets include former FBI Director James Comey and other officials seen as enemies of Trump.
- Newsom called the alleged investigation an example of Trump using the justice system against rivals.
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