Newsom brushes aside escalating federal probe into travel expenses as Trump retribution
California Governor Gavin Newsom has dismissed an escalating federal investigation into his administration's travel expenses and funding sources. Newsom characterized the probe as political retribution for his public opposition to President Trump and his policies.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed an escalating federal investigation of his administration, including the donations paying for his travel, saying it was retribution for his criticism of President Trump and his policies.
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