Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday rejected California Gov.Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him, saying the governor's assertions are not "grounded in fact."Blanche responded to comments made by Newsom, who said last month that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, under orders from President Donald Trump.While Blanche declined to comment on any ongoing investigations, he dismissed the governor's claims.GAVIN NEWSOM CLAIMS TRUMP ORDERED DOJ PROBE TARGETING HIM AND HIS WIFEActing Attorney General Todd Blanche rejected California Gov.
Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him, saying the governor's assertions are not "grounded in fact." (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images; Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)"The only thing I'll say about what he chose to do and what he chose to say is, I'm not sure his words are in any way grounded in fact," Blanche said during a news conference."He'd have to address that," Blanche added.Newsom claimed June 15 that Trump had directed the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife in an effort to undermine a potential White House campaign.The California governor has described the investigation as a politically motivated "fishing expedition" by Trump's DOJ, saying he and his wife have "nothing to hide." Newsom has also argued the inquiry is aimed at him because he is considering a presidential run, saying, "To get me, he's coming after my wife."WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEWSOM-LINKED CHARITIES REPORTEDLY CAUGHT IN DOJ’S SIGHTSPresident Donald Trump and Gov.Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., have feuded throughout Trump's second term so far.
(AP Newsroom)"Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean Tweets.He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President," Newsom said.
"Because he hates that I’ve consistently called him out – over and over again – for his lies and deceit.Do...