California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him (opens original article in a new tab)

California Governor Newsom alleges US Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, claiming the probe is politically motivated due to his potential 2028 presidential run, though the DOJ has not confirmed any investigation.

• California Governor Newsom claims US Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife
• Newsom alleges the investigation is politically motivated due to his potential 2028 presidential run
• DOJ has not confirmed any investigation into Newsom or his wife
• Trump loyalist Todd Blanche heads the Department of Justice during the investigation
• DOJ has previously investigated other political opponents of Trump including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Adam Schiff