California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently under investigation by the Justice Department regarding his international travel and its funding. Recent subpoenas seek six years of records from a nonprofit that funded his travels, along with communications from his aides. This inquiry reportedly began about a year ago, and Newsom has described it as a politically motivated “fishing expedition,” alleging that it stems from his potential presidential ambitions for 2028.
In retaliation, Newsom’s office stated that this investigation is a tactic used by former President Trump against political adversaries. He criticized Trump during a recent appearance, remarking on the false claims made by Trump regarding an event from September 11, 2001.
For context, Newsom’s office emphasized that the investigation’s intent is to “find a crime that doesn’t exist.”
