Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation - Reuters
Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation"
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime—they are simply trying to find one."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"To Donald Trump, who I know is watching because he watches everything, I have a message for you. You can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"There are clearly no boundaries to what Donald Trump will do to get his way or to challenge those who get in his way."
— Jennifer Siebel Newsom , Activist
"Because he hates that I've consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"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."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"I urge Trump to leave my wife and family out of what I characterize as a personal and political vendetta."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"The Justice Department has launched what I would call a politically motivated and 'weaponized' investigation targeting my family."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Investigators appear to be 'looking for a crime' rather than pursuing specific allegations."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Trump is directing a politically motivated investigation."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Newsom defiantly asked Trump to investigate him but pleaded for his family to be excluded from this conflict."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"They have not found a crime — they are simply trying to find one."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"One by one, anyone who has challenged Donald Trump has ended up on his hit list, and today I proudly join that list."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets, he’s coming after me because I am considering running for president."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"You can subpoena my records. You can investigate me. You can harass me, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
Key People
Chuck Grassley is the Republican chair of the US Senate judiciary committee.
Dana Williamson is a former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, indicted on federal charges.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
James Comey is a former FBI Director.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a documentary filmmaker and founder of the nonprofit organization Representation Project.
Jerome Powell is the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
John Brennan is a former CIA Director.
Letitia James is the Attorney General of New York.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
A veteran Democratic politician and current California Attorney General.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOeENtUmNETzFScFAtNThHZ0J3Mm16cHRaV1lOQXNRWGw3dHZMaHFuRktLU3pWUHl2NU5LbXhPYUlPdjNJWTBPYjh1UkZfMFpMbFk1RllTckh0U21HYnBpMTNMM25lLXhoWVFUa1hUMjdiSEYtcE5mdG5NY0dmVmRaenhCaFpMeGhOejlvSlJyTlVlalh5MlZJZ0tNemdoNjJuYzV1R0c2WFk3QUU?oc=5" target="_blank">Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges that President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, claiming the probe is politically motivated as he considers a presidential bid.
Governor Gavin Newsom accuses the Trump administration of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, amid his potential presidential bid.
Governor Gavin Newsom accuses the Trump administration's Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife amid his potential presidential bid.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into him and his wife, claiming it is politically motivated and directed by President Trump due to his potential 2028 presidential run.
California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly claims that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are being targeted in a politically motivated investigation directed by President Donald Trump, amid his potential presidential ambitions.
Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, alleging political motivation.
Governor Newsom accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, with potential implications for her taxes.
Governor Gavin Newsom stated that President Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, calling it politically motivated.
Governor Gavin Newsom stated that President Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, calling it an abuse of presidential power.
Governor Newsom accused the Justice Department of launching ... amid his potential presidential bid.
Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, alleging political motivation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges that President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, claiming the probe is politically motivated as he considers a presidential bid.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to carry out politically motivated investigations of him and his wife, alleging federal agents have been demanding records from his associates.
Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, alleging political motivation.
Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of using the Justice Department to orchestrate a politically motivated investigation against him and his family amid presidential speculation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Donald Trump of directing the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, alleging the investigation is politically motivated as he contemplates a presidential run.
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