California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing President Trump of a political vendetta. - Newsom said federal agents have contacted family, friends, and former employees.
- The probe is handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento and includes multiple investigations.
- At least one investigation originated from a whistleblower complaint and has been ongoing for about a year. - Newsom urged Trump to leave his wife out of the probe, calling it a personal vendetta.
The investigation is the latest in a series of DOJ actions against Trump's political opponents, with Newsom citing other targets like Letitia James and James Comey.