Source: Fox News
Summary
California Attorney General Rob Bonta defended Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports that the federal probe involving Newsom and his wife originated in California. Newsom announced on X that he and his wife are being investigated by the DOJ, claiming President Donald Trump directed the investigation. Bonta stated that Trump has “weaponized” the Justice Department, pursuing “political persecutions against political enemies.” The investigation is reportedly based on whistleblower complaints related to Newsom and his wife’s personal finances.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The governor and the attorney general are speaking out against the investigation, claiming it’s politically motivated. The governor’s office has filed a public records request to the DOJ seeking documents related to the investigation. The probe is ongoing since 2025, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento is handling the case. The investigation is based on whistleblower complaints related to the governor’s and his wife’s personal finances.
The performance of outrage and indignation is familiar, with both the governor and the attorney general playing their expected roles.
Author: Evan Null
