Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) accused President Donald Trump of using the Justice Department to “send a message” to political opponents, warning that those who challenge Trump risk retaliation.
“Go after Donald Trump and he’ll send the DOJ after you, your family, and anyone else who stands in his way,” the Newsom Press Office wrote Tuesday on X, referencing comments from MS Now legal analyst Melissa Murray, who suggested the investigation appears aimed at sending a political message rather than uncovering wrongdoing.
The latest clash adds to a long-running feud between Newsom and Trump over immigration policy, disaster relief, crime, and the role of the federal government. Newsom, widely assumed to be a 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has emerged as one of Trump’s most prominent critics.
Newsom claimed that he and his wife, documentary filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation and that authorities have sought information from individuals in their circle.
MSNOW's @ProfMMurray nails it: Trump's investigation isn't about finding a crime. It's about sending a message.Go after Donald Trump and he'll send the DOJ after you, your family, and anyone else who stands in his way."Gavin Newsom is someone who has brought the fight to the… pic.twitter.com/xG4WXOoOr8— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 16, 2026
