Key facts
- A Democratic governor is using a Justice Department probe to raise funds.
- The governor is reportedly considering a presidential run.
- The campaign is framing the probe as a political attack.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is using a Justice Department probe into the state's COVID-19 pandemic response as a fundraising opportunity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is using a Justice Department probe into the state's COVID-19 pandemic response as a fundraising opportunity. The governor, who is reportedly exploring a presidential bid, has framed the investigation as a politically motivated attack to rally supporters and solicit donations.