Gavin Newsom defends sticking by Biden, addresses Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) defends his decision to stand by former President Biden’s reelection bid until Biden withdrew from the race and responds to former Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim in her new book that he never returned her call seeking support after she became the Democratic nominee.

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