California Governor Gavin Newsom Under Investigation by Former President Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom confirms he is under investigation by the FBI.

Newsom made the statement in a press conference, stating that President Donald Trump’s administration has launched an investigation into his personal life. The governor claimed that agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been questioning his friends and family members as part of the inquiry.

According to Newsom, the investigation appears to be related to his potential presidential run in 2024. He stated that the agents have been reviewing “years and years” of documentation, including personal records.

Newsom’s office has declined to comment further on the nature of the investigation or its scope. The governor has not indicated whether he will cooperate with the inquiry or take any action in response to it.

The news comes as Newsom prepares for a potential presidential bid, having already announced his intention to run in 2024. Trump has been known to use the Justice Department and FBI to investigate his political opponents, and some have speculated that this investigation may be an attempt to discredit Newsom ahead of the election.

Newsom’s office has released a statement saying that the governor is committed to transparency and will cooperate with any legitimate investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear what specific allegations or evidence are being reviewed by the FBI.

Source: Al Jazeera