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Gavin Newsom says he won’t run in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run again, citing potential electoral harm.
- Newsom described a potential race against Harris as "mutual assured destruction" that would benefit their political opponents and serve no greater good.
- He acknowledged Harris has already run for president twice (2020 and 2024) and said their overlapping political bases would make a campaign against her unproductive.
- Harris has not confirmed whether she will run in 2028, stating she is currently focused on the midterm elections and has "not made a decision."
- Neither Newsom’s nor Harris’ offices immediately responded to requests for comment on the announcement.
