California Governor Gavin Newsom says a politically motivated investigation is targeting him and his wife as he weighs a potential U.S. presidential run in 2028. Newsom accuses Donald Trump and related efforts of seeking to pressure him through legal or investigative scrutiny, arguing the inquiry is expanding beyond ordinary questions. He says investigators or agents have contacted people connected to him, including friends and former employees, requesting records. Newsom contends the scope has broadened into matters that are “increasingly personal,” involving his family and professional network. The reports describe Newsom as a Democrat and note that he has been openly considering a 2028 bid, which he links to the timing and nature of the investigation. The coverage reflects Newsom’s allegations, without presenting supporting evidence or a definitive finding from authorities. The outlets frame the issue as a dispute over motive and the conduct of an investigation, with Newsom characterizing it as an attempt to find wrongdoing. Other parties’ responses or the investigative basis are not detailed in the provided excerpts.