California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly refuted assertions made by the US Justice Department regarding the origins of federal investigations targeting him and his associates. Newsom alleges the investigations are not the result of routine, long-standing inquiries, but were initiated at the direction of former President Donald Trump. He directly accused Trump of political motivation behind the probes. The Justice Department had previously stated the investigations were ongoing matters predating the current administration. Newsom’s response marks a significant escalation in the dispute, framing the investigations as politically charged. The governor’s statements suggest he believes Trump is attempting to retaliate or undermine his political standing. Further details regarding the nature of the investigations remain limited.