California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump.
Newsom made the statement during a press conference, vowing to fight what he called the administration's "lawlessness" and asserting that he has nothing to hide. The governor accused Trump of targeting political opponents, pointing to a series of DOJ investigations into figures who have challenged the president, including California Senator Adam Schiff, who was investigated over mortgage fraud allegations.
"One by one, anyone who has ever challenged Donald Trump has ended up on his hit list," Newsom said. "And today, I proudly join that list." The announcement follows a pattern of investigations by the Trump administration into its critics, raising concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department.
Newsom pledged to continue reminding Americans of what he described as rampant corruption within the White House and the president's lack of character. "Donald Trump picked the wrong target," he declared.
The governor's statement has drawn reactions from both supporters and critics, with many watching closely for further details on the investigation.