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Newsom claims DOJ investigation is Trump-led political attack

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into him. Newsom alleges this probe is politically motivated, directed by former President Donald Trump, due to his potential presidential candidacy. He claims federal agents are seeking to find a crime by demanding records and abusing grand jury processes, likening the situation to investigations of other political adversaries of Trump. AI

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Newsom claims DOJ investigation is Trump-led political attack

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Newsom says he's under investigation by the Justice Department

    <p>California Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/gavin-newsom-california-governor-race" target="_blank">Gavin Newsom</a> said Monday that the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into him.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Newsom alleged in a video t…

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