California Governor Gavin Newsom Claims DOJ Investigation Under Trump Administration

Straight Arrow News reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a federal investigation. Newsom said the Department of Justice is probing his actions under the Trump administration. The governor did not disclose the specific focus of the investigation. He characterized the inquiry as politically motivated. The DOJ has not publicly confirmed the existence of the probe. Newsom’s statement comes amid ongoing political tensions between state and federal officials. Critics question whether the claim will affect his upcoming re‑election campaign. Observers await any official response from the Justice Department.