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Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends
Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of investigating him and his wife to intimidate him as he considers a 2028 presidential run. He claims federal agents are contacting friends, former employees, and associates to conduct a 'fishing expedition' for a crime, though no subpoenas have been issued yet. The Justice Department has not confirmed or denied the allegations.
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