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Newsom's DOJ Claims of Political Targeting Rejected by Acting AG Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rejected Governor Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is targeting him, stating his assertions are 'not grounded in fact.
California Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has denied Governor Gavin Newsom's allegations that the Justice Department is politically targeting him, stating that the claims are 'not grounded in fact'. Newsom had made these accusations earlier, but Blanche said they were unfounded. The disagreement between the governor and the acting attorney general comes as a surprise, given their roles in overseeing law enforcement in California. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over issues of jurisdiction and authority.
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