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California Governor Accuses Trump of Targeting Him with DOJ Investigation

California Governor Accuses Trump of Targeting Him with DOJ Investigation

Sacramento, Monday, 15 June 2026.
Gavin Newsom claims the DOJ is investigating him and his wife at Trump’s direction, calling it a politically motivated attack. The governor alleges federal agents questioned associates and demanded records—despite no evidence of wrongdoing. With Newsom eyeing a 2028 presidential run, the escalating feud raises concerns about weaponized justice and its impact on investor confidence and California’s economy.