Newsom Says DOJ Probe Is Political

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that DOJ is investigating him and his wife, accused President Donald Trump of political targeting, and said agents sought records from associates.

1. Frame 1Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife, and claims Trump is using federal law enforcement for political targeting.
2. Frame 2He says agents recently asked friends and former employees for records; full details of any investigations remain unclear.
3. Frame 3A person familiar with the matter said inquiries include people around Newsom and one issue tied to his wife's taxes.
4. Frame 4A source said the probes began last year after California whistleblower complaints, and Washington political leaders did not open them.
5. Frame 5The clash lands as Newsom weighs a presidential bid and California has sued Trump's administration more than 60 times.
6. Frame 6Disclosure is next: what DOJ is investigating, who is covered, and whether evidence supports the probes.