Newsom says he won't run for president in 2028 if Harris runs

California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper, "I wouldn't run if she ran," referring to Kamala Harris in 2028. The taped interview, published 14 September 2026, was recorded while fly-fishing in Montana. Newsom prefaced the remark: "I don't know if she runs, but we'll see." CNN reported the remarks as an exclusive.