Gavin Newsom posted a defiant statement claiming that he and his wife have been targeted by Trump’s Department of Justice for investigation. He believes the move is politically motivated — not based on any actual crime — and ties it directly to his potential presidential run. Newsom frames himself as a consistent critic of Trump, calling him “the most corrupt President in American history,” and closes with a bold challenge, insisting he has nothing to hide and isn’t going anywhere.

“Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime – they are simply trying to find one.

He isn’t coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.

He hates that I consistently call him out. He is simply the most corrupt President in American history.

We have nothing to hide. 

Mr. President, come after me. I am not going anywhere. 

The country is watching.”