California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he will not enter the 2028 presidential race if former Vice-President Kamala Harris chooses to run, telling CNN anchor Jake Tapper that competing against her would be a "gift" to their political opponents and a waste of voters' time. Newsom, who is widely seen as positioning himself for a White House bid after his gubernatorial term ends this year, acknowledged the two candidates draw from virtually the same voter base. Harris, who lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, has not yet publicly committed to a 2028 campaign, but she remains a leading contender for the Democratic nomination.