Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to open investigation into him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that President Donald Trump ordered the US Department of Justice to open an investigation into him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom. According to CNBC, the governor characterised the move as a politically motivated attempt to pressure opponents and pledged to fight it at the federal level.

Newsom has emerged in recent months as one of the most vocal Democratic governors opposing Trump administration policies toward California. The specific allegations underlying the inquiry have not been officially disclosed, and neither the White House nor the Justice Department immediately responded to CNBC requests for comment.

Political analysts say the case is likely to lift Newsom's national profile ahead of the 2028 presidential election, in which he is widely seen as a potential Democratic candidate. The governor signalled he intends to use the investigation as part of his political messaging. This content is not investment advice.