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Newsom says new Trump DOJ probe is retaliation for potential 2028 run

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Newsom says Trump DOJ is targeting him with investigation tied to potential presidential run, calling it political retaliation.

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  1. New York Post

    Jennifer Siebel Newsom snaps at Trump’s DOJ investigation: ‘No boundaries’ (opens New York Post)

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    California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom came just minutes after Gavin Newsom accused Trump of weaponizing the US Department of Justice as an act of political retaliation.

  2. RedState

    Gavin Newsom Says He's Under Investigation by DOJ; Sources Say It's Related to His Wife's Taxes (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Gavin Newsom under DOJ investigation linked to his wife

  3. Deadline

    Gavin Newsom Says Trump Directed Investigation Of He And His Wife (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The California governor made the announcement in a statement on Monday.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Newsom claims Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the Justice Department.

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Newsom, a longtime political rival of President Donald Trump, said the Republican president’s administration was targeting him as he weighs a presidential bid.

  6. Breitbart News

    Newsom Claims He and His Wife Are Being Investigated by DOJ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) claimed that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the DOJ.

  7. The Guardian

    Gavin Newsom says Trump directed DoJ to investigate him and his wife (opens The Guardian)

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    California governor says Trump is ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’

  8. NBC News

    Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife and blames Trump (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife are being investigated by the Justice Department and accused President Donald Trump of targeting him for political reasons.“Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list.

  9. Townhall

    Gavin Newsom Announced He's Being Investigated by the DOJ. Here's What We've Learned. (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    DOJ investigates California Governor Gavin Newsom amid political tensions and whistleblower claims.

  10. Fox News

    Gavin Newsom claims Trump ordered DOJ probe targeting him and his wife (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims Trump-directed DOJ probe targets his family and could affect a potential 2028 presidential campaign.

  11. Lamag

    Governor Newsom Claims He’s Being Investigated by Trump (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Trump administration is targeting him and his wife through a politically motivated investigation.

  12. Newsweek

    Newsom says new Trump DOJ probe is retaliation for potential 2028 run (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsom says Trump DOJ is targeting him with investigation tied to potential presidential run, calling it political retaliation.

  13. Bangor Daily News

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the

  14. CBS News

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.

  15. The Daily Signal

    Newsom Says He Is Under DOJ Investigation (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to conduct an investigation of him and his wife.

  16. New York Post

    Gavin Newsom says he’s being investigated by Department of Justice: ‘Donald Trump is coming after me’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement on an ongoing “weaponized” DOJ investigation at the direction of President Donald Trump.

  17. NewsBusters

    Current Newsom Investigations Stem from Probe by Biden DOJ (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed Monday that Republican President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate him and his wife – but, any investigations were actually prompted by whistleblower complaints in California and are the expansion of a DOJ …

  18. Hot Air

    Gavin Newsom Says He's Under Investigation by the Trump Administration (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Gavin Newsom and his wife face DOJ investigations amid presidential run speculation.

  19. The New Republic

    Gavin Newsom Reveals Why Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The California governor accused Donald Trump of “trying to find” a crime.

  20. Breitbart News

    Newsom Claims Trump Ordered DOJ Probe, Reports Say It Began Under Biden (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Gavin Newsom claims that President Trump directed the DOJ to investigate him and his wife but multiple reporters say the federal probe predates Trump's return to office.

  21. Townhall

    Here's More on the DOJ Investigation Into Gavin Newsom (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Latest on DOJ probe into Gavin Newsom, his wife, and staff amid political controversy and whistleblower claims.

  22. Fortune

    Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of launching political probe into him. The real issue may be his wife's taxes (opens Fortune)

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    Federal agents have contacted friends, former employees, and organizations tied to Newsom and his wife.

  23. PJ Media

    Grenell: DOJ Investigation of Newsom Began Under Biden Administration (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    DOJ investigation of Gavin Newsom began under Biden, not Trump, amid election fraud claims.

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