California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the Department of Justice has launched an investigation into him. According to Axios, Newsom alleges the probe is politically motivated—undertaken at President Trump's direction because he's considering a 2028 presidential run. The claim fits a broader pattern: multiple Trump opponents have recently alleged that the administration has weaponized the DOJ against perceived enemies.

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