Newsom Accuses Trump of Politically Motivated DOJ Probe

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, in what he alleges is a politically motivated probe. Newsom made the claim in a video posted to social media on Monday, stating that federal agents have knocked on the doors of his family, friends, and former employees, demanding records and abusing the grand jury process. He asserted that the investigation is not based on any found crime but rather an attempt to find one. Newsom also claimed that Trump is targeting him because he is considering a presidential run in 2028 and has consistently called out the president for his lies and deceit. The governor emphasized that he and his wife have nothing to hide but criticized the administration for involving his family in the probe. The White House referred requests for comment to the DOJ, which has not yet responded. Multiple sources confirm that there are ongoing federal investigations related to Newsom, including one involving his wife's taxes. These investigations reportedly began last year following whistleblower complaints about the California government. A source familiar with the matter stated that the political leadership in Washington was not involved in the decision to open the investigations. Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, recently pleaded guilty to federal charges unrelated to her time working for the governor. The governor's office maintains that Williamson's case does not implicate Newsom in any wrongdoing.