California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of using federal power for political retaliation, claiming investigators have contacted people linked to him and his wife amid reports of a federal probe. Newsom argues he is being targeted because he is considering a 2028 presidential run. The explosive allegations come as tensions between Trump and Newsom continue to escalate following clashes over immigration enforcement, the California National Guard, and the future of the Democratic Party. The Department of Justice has not publicly commented on the reported investigation.

“He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President,” Newsom said Monday.

The California governor accused Donald Trump of investigating him and his wife.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are under investigation by the Department of Justice.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is on President Donald Trump's \