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Newsom's team frames DOJ probe as Trump's political retaliation

California Governor Gavin Newsom's team is advising allies in Congress to portray the Department of Justice's investigation into him as politically motivated retribution by Donald Trump. Talking points obtained by Axios suggest Newsom's camp argues the probe is an attempt to hinder his potential presidential aspirations, rather than an investigation into actual wrongdoing. While the DOJ declined to comment, a source familiar with the investigation stated it originated from whistleblowers and local sources, not from Trump or D.C. officials. AI

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Newsom's team frames DOJ probe as Trump's political retaliation

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    What Newsom's team is telling allies in Congress about Trump's DOJ investigating him

    <p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom's team is urging congressional Democrats to frame the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/15/newsom-trump-doj-investigation-2028-election-claims" target="_blank">Justice Department's investigation into him</a> as part of a campaign of political …