Newsom accuses Trump of directing DOJ probe amid 2028 ambitions
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the US Department of Justice to open an investigation into him and his wife, escalating a political confrontation that Newsom framed as retaliation for his potential 2028 presidential ambitions.
Speaking in a video posted online, Newsom alleged that the Justice Department probe was launched at Trump’s behest because he is “considering running for president.” The governor did not specify the nature of the investigation, and the Justice Department has not publicly commented on the claim. Newsom’s accusation follows multiple reports on Monday citing anonymous sources and his own statements, all published on 15 June 2026 .
The allegation adds to a pattern of political adversaries accusing Trump of “weaponizing” the Justice Department to target opponents. Axios noted that the apparent probe would be the latest such example, while the Guardian described it as part of a broader claim that Trump has directed federal agencies against critics .
Newsom’s accusation comes amid a flurry of legal and political developments involving the Trump administration. On the same day, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by Trump’s legal team concerning the prolonged detention of certain immigrants, a case that legal analysts say reflects the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement posture . Separately, the Independent reported that White House aides had privately warned against a proposal to suspend habeas corpus to expedite mass deportations, an idea reportedly pushed by senior adviser Stephen Miller .
The Justice Department has not confirmed the existence of an investigation into Newsom, and no charges or formal allegations have been made public. The governor, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and a frequent critic of Trump’s policies, has not indicated whether he will seek legal recourse or additional political support in response to the alleged probe. The White House has not issued a statement regarding Newsom’s claims.
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