California Governor Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is investigating him, linking the probe to his consideration of a possible presidential run. Multiple outlets report that Newsom made the claim publicly, arguing that the investigation is tied to his political ambitions. Al Jazeera describes Newsom as asserting that President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him. Forbes similarly reports that Newsom says the Department of Justice is investigating him, stating that Trump is acting against him because he is considering running for president.
The New York Post notes that White House officials decline to comment on the matter. Other sources presented the claim as originating from Newsom and did not provide independent confirmation of the investigation details, including its scope or legal basis. Overall reporting centers on Newsom’s statement and the lack of comment from the White House, with no additional corroborating information provided in the articles summarized here.
