California Governor Gavin Newsom says former President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Justice Department to investigate him, according to reporting from multiple outlets. Newsom presents the claim as an effort by Trump to scrutinize him through federal law-enforcement channels. The accounts describe Newsom making the allegation publicly, framing it as interference or political targeting rather than a routine investigation.
Neither outlet provides details in the provided excerpts about the specific subjects of any alleged inquiry, the timing of the purported order, or whether the Justice Department has confirmed that it was directed to investigate Newsom. The reporting also does not indicate any findings or outcomes from investigators.
Because the information in the excerpts centers on Newsom’s accusation rather than documented actions, responses from the Justice Department or from Trump are not reflected in what was supplied. The claim therefore remains characterized as an allegation by Newsom, with the extent and status of any investigation not established in the provided text.
