Trump Claims Fraud Probe of California Is Underway Following Minnesota Controversy

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Trump Claims Fraud Probe of California Is Underway Following Minnesota Controversy

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

One day after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek reelection, President Donald Trump shifted his attention westward and leveled new accusations at California and Governor Gavin Newsom. Speaking…

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