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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Newsom says Trump has put him on a ‘hit list’ amid alleged DOJ probe

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his family.
  • Newsom, a vocal critic of Trump and top contender for the 2028 presidential candidate, stated federal agents are scrutinizing him, his wife, friends and former employees.
  • He alleges the Justice Department is “abusing the grand jury process” by examining years of documents, asserting he has “nothing to hide.”
  • Last year, Trump endorsed arresting Newsom, who was sparring at the time with the Trump administration over ICE operations in the state.
  • Multiple federal investigations are reportedly underway concerning Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, focusing on her finances, The New York Times reports.

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