What Newsom's team is telling allies in Congress about Trump's DOJ investigating him
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom's team is asking congressional Democrats to say that the Justice Department's investigation into him is politically motivated and aimed at hurting his chances of running for president. The investigation reportedly began from reports by whistleblowers and local sources, not from direct orders by President Trump.Key Facts
- Governor Newsom claims the investigation was started because he might run for president.
- Newsom's team shared talking points saying President Trump is using the investigation as political revenge.
- The Justice Department did not comment but said the probe came from whistleblowers and local sources in California.
- Federal agents recently questioned family friends and former employees of Newsom.
- Newsom pointed to other critics of Trump who were also investigated, like Jerome Powell and Adam Schiff.
- The investigation includes probes related to Newsom’s close associates, including his wife’s tax activities.
- Dana Williamson, a former Newsom staffer, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and other charges unrelated to Newsom’s time working with her.
- Newsom’s team argues that the DOJ is chasing conspiracy theories and lacks credible evidence against the governor.
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