Gavin Newsom claims Trump ordered criminal probe in 'personal vendetta' ahead of 2028 race (opens original article in a new tab)

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Donald Trump of launching a criminal investigation into him and his wife, which he claims is a personal vendetta ahead of the 2028 presidential race. Federal agents have been contacting his associates for old records, and Newsom compared the situation to Trump's targeting of other political enemies.

• Gavin Newsom accused Donald Trump of ordering a criminal probe into him and his wife
• Federal agents have been contacting Newsom's family, friends, and former employees for old records
• Newsom claims the investigation is a personal vendetta ahead of the 2028 presidential race
• Trump's Justice Department has targeted political enemies with criminal prosecutions