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Rhiannon12866

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Mon Jun 15, 2026, 08:30 PM 8 hrs ago

BREAKING: Justice Department INVESTIGATING Gavin Newsom in suspected Trump retribution plot - Deadline - MS NOW



California Governor Gavin Newsom says that he and his family are being targeted by the Trump Justice Department as a result of his public opposition to Trump and his policies. Nicolle is joined by Glenn Thrush and Liz Oyer for analysis on Deadline: White House. - Aired on 06/15/2026.
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BREAKING: Justice Department INVESTIGATING Gavin Newsom in suspected Trump retribution plot - Deadline - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 8 hrs ago OP
Just found this letter to DOJ from Newsom's legal eagles: applegrove 7 hrs ago #1
Wow! Thanks! Rhiannon12866 6 hrs ago #2

applegrove

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1. Just found this letter to DOJ from Newsom's legal eagles:
Mon Jun 15, 2026, 09:32 PM
7 hrs ago

NEW: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has submitted a FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Justice for all records related to President Donald Trump's politically motivated investigation into the Governor and First Partner @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social.

Governor Newsom Press Office (@govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov) 2026-06-16T01:08:37.961Z
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