Newsom 2028 Pledge

California Governor Gavin Newsom Pledges Not to Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Runs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged not to run for president of the 2028 Presidential election if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run a second time. This statement was made during a fishing trip with CNN's Jake Tapper during a conversation about his presidential ambitions. The pledge came as a surprise as many had speculated that Newsom was preparing to run in a potential 2028 presidential bid. However, Newsom maintains his promise, stating that if he were to run against Harris, it would be "mutually assured destruction" as both politicians share a similar voter base. This comes after Newsom's presidential ambitions have become more visible, including his recent decision to join the South Carolina Democratic Party's "On the Road" series.