California Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to put an end to speculation that he might run for president in 2024, saying he’s all in for President Joe Biden.
“I think we need to move past this notion that he’s not going to run,” Newsom told NBC “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd in an interview, adding that he looked forward to getting Biden re-elected.
“I think there’s been so much wallowing in the last few months, and handwringing in this respect,” Newsom said. “But we’re gearing up for the campaign. We’re looking forward to it.”
He said his message to donors wondering if the nominee will be someone besides Biden is: “Time to move on. Let’s go.” Newsom has long been talked about as a future presidential candidate for Democrats. The combative governor has gained national attention for staking out progressive positions on issues like education and immigration, going after his political opposite, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Newsom and DeSantis have agreed to go up against each other in a debate — with a date yet to be determined — hosted by Fox News host Sean Hannity. The potential match-up has irked some Biden advisers, as NBC News reported, particularly those around Vice President Kamala Harris, a likely competitor in 2028.
Newsom said he had read reports that Harris advisers were upset about the debate but said he hadn’t heard anything directly.
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