California Gov. Newsom announced Monday that he believes the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, claiming President Trump directed the probe for political reasons. Federal agents have contacted some of his associates and sought records, according to multiple outlets. However, there's no independent confirmation that Trump explicitly ordered the investigation, and the DOJ hasn't officially confirmed details about the probe. Reuters reports the investigation involves tax issues related to a nonprofit Newsom solicited donations for since 2020. The key point: federal contact with Newsom's associates appears real, but whether Trump ordered it or whether a formal DOJ investigation is underway remains Newsom's claim rather than independently verified fact.