Newsom Pledges to Step Aside for Harris | Salt Lake City News

California Governor Gavin Newsom just dropped a bombshell: he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris enters the race — calling it a “gift from God” for opponents, warning of “mutual assured destruction.” While widely seen as eyeing 2028, Newsom’s move is strategic, aiming to avoid splitting the Democratic base and risking alienating voters who might find a California candidate too liberal for national appeal. With midterms looming and Harris’s potential return uncertain, Newsom may be positioning himself for a future bid while appearing magnanimous — all while leveraging his national profile as a Trump critic to stay ahead of any Harris announcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/why-experts-see-newsoms-pledge-to-avoid-running-against-harris-as-strategic-move-gavin-newsom-kamala-harris-democrats-2028-presidential-race More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46d94be8ad9ebd5e Report issues to [email protected].