California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

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Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 2:59 PM EDT

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Washington — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife are under investigation by the Justice Department.In a video posted to X, Newsom said federal agents have sought to speak to his family, friends and former employees, demanded records and dug through years of documents. He accused the Justice Department under President Trump of "abusing the grand jury process.""Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets," Newsom said. "He's coming after me because I'm considering running for president, because he hates that I consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit. Donald Trump is simply the most corrupt president in American history."Newsom cited other perceived political enemies of Mr. Trump, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, former FBI Director James Comey and former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who have been investigated by the Justice Department. The governor said he has joined the president's "hit list."