California Gov. Newsom says Trump’s Justice Department investigating him, his wife (opens original article in a new tab)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, claiming federal agents have contacted his associates and requested records. The Justice Department has opened investigations into other Trump opponents, with Newsom's wife stating the probe shows Trump is unfit for office.

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife
• Federal agents have contacted Newsom's friends and former employees and requested records
• The Justice Department has opened investigations into other Trump opponents including James Comey and Letitia James
• Newsom's wife said the investigation shows Trump is unfit for office
• The probes began after whistleblower complaints in California government