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Newsom Claims Trump Has Placed Him on Political 'Hit List' with Federal Investigations

15 June 2026 15:10

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of placing him on a political 'hit list' and directing federal investigators to search for a crime to indict him. - Federal agents have contacted friends, former employees, and business associates of Newsom and his wife.

- Newsom claims the probe is tied to his potential 2028 presidential run. - Neither Newsom nor his wife have received subpoenas yet.

The accusations come as a developing story, with the White House deferring to the Department of Justice.

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