Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Washington — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his wife are under investigation by the Justice Department.

In a video posted to X, Newsom said federal agents have sought to speak to his family, friends and former employees, demanded records and dug through years of documents. He accused the Justice Department under President Trump of “abusing the grand jury process.”

“Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets,” Newsom said. “He’s coming after me because I’m considering running for president, because he hates that I consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit. Donald Trump is simply the most corrupt president in American history.”

Newsom cited other perceived political enemies of Mr. Trump, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, former FBI Director James Comey and former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who have been investigated by the Justice Department. The governor said he has joined the president’s “hit list.”

“After calling for my arrest last year, Donald Trump directed his Department of Justice to investigate me, and just in the last week I’ve learned that his campaign has reached my own home. To get me, he’s coming after my wife,” the California governor said.

It’s unclear what Newsom and his wife, Jennifer, are under investigation for, and the governor did not provide details about what information or documents investigators have sought.

“To Donald Trump, who I know is watching, because he watches everything, I have a message for you,” he said. “You can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me, put my name on every and any enemies list you have, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.