No Clear Skies Ahead: The Calculated Gambit Behind Newsom's Presidential Decision California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he won't run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does has sent shockwaves through Democratic circles.
This move appears to be a display of party unity and loyalty, but it masks a more nuanced reality.
Newsom's statement can be seen as an attempt to pre emptively manage expectations and avoid potential backlash from Harris supporters.