California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife. In a post on social media platform X, Newsom claimed, "Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump's hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us." He further asserted that no crime has been found and that the investigation is an attempt to uncover wrongdoing.
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California Governor Accuses Trump of Ordering DOJ Investigation
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of ordering the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife. Newsom claimed that the investigation is unfounded and that no crime has been identified.
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