US Justice Department Investigation into California Governor Newsom is Politically Motivated, He Claims

California Governor Gavin Newsom has claimed that he and his wife are being targeted by the US Department of Justice due to his consideration of a presidential run in 2028.

Newsom, a Democrat and prominent critic of Donald Trump, made the statement in a video post on a social media platform.

The Department of Justice has not confirmed any investigation into Newsom, however, he claims that federal agents have been seeking to interview his friends and former employees in search of evidence to build a case against him.

He believes that the investigation is politically motivated and that he is being targeted for his perceived threat to Trump's power.

Newsom also accused the Department of Justice of abusing the grand jury process in an attempt to bring him down.

This development comes at a time when the Department of Justice has been under scrutiny for its handling of similar cases against Trump's opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The tension between Newsom and Trump has been building for some time, with the two leaders frequently exchanging barbs on social media.

In May, Trump referred to Newsom as 'Newscum' and said that he should be arrested over immigration enforcement protests in California.

Newsom, who is term-limited and due to leave office in January 2027, has fired back at Trump, posting a video montage of the president appearing to sleep during public events on his 80th birthday.

Trump has promised to prosecute his opponents, and many are watching this development closely to see how it will play out.