Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’
TL;DR
- Gavin Newsom will not run for president if Kamala Harris does.
- Newsom believes running against Harris would waste voters' time and benefit their political opponents.
- Both Newsom and Harris are seen as top contenders in the Democratic presidential primary.
- Newsom is term-limited as governor and is increasingly building a national profile.
- Newsom considered running in 2024 but felt he was not ready.
- Harris has remained relatively quiet since her 2024 presidential race but is considered a serious contender.