‘That’s Destiny’ If It Occurs

[ad_1] Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) laughed off the prospect of a 2028 Democratic main face-off between himself and former Vice President Kamala Harris, saying that if that had been to return to fruition it could be as a result of “it’s destiny.”

The California governor — who will quickly be term-limited out and tops the record of potential Democratic presidential contenders — mentioned the likelihood with CNN anchor and “State of the Union” host Dana Bash, who requested how he may deal with standing throughout the controversy stage from the previous vp.

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Gavin Newsom on probably dealing with Kamala Harris within the 2028 presidential main: “I’ve by no means gotten in the best way of her ambition” pic.twitter.com/PDm8CmkR96

— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) February 22, 2026

“Kamala Harris. You write about the truth that you’ve been mates along with her for a really very long time, you got here up collectively,” Bash started, referencing Newsom’s latest memoir. “You speak about your parallel careers: she was prosecutor, California D.A., and Senator; you had been San Francisco Mayor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor.”

“What occurs if and when these parallel careers intersect and collide?” she requested, and Newsom started to snicker lengthy earlier than she was capable of end the query.

“Effectively, I’m San Francisco and he or she’s L.A., so we’re a little bit bit — there’s a little bit distance between the 2 of us,” Newsom protested, however Bash identified the truth that she was speaking about nationwide politics.

“2028. The entire nation,” she mentioned.

“That’s — you recognize, destiny will decide that,” Newsom shrugged. “And I’ve by no means gotten in the best way of her ambition, ever. I haven’t. And I don’t think about I might sooner or later. However I don’t —”

“However in case you run towards one another for president —” Bash tried once more.

“That’s destiny,” Newsom mentioned once more, dismissing the query solely. “You solely can management what you possibly can management. I feel this whole ebook is that basic lesson. And this notion of controlling what you management, and taking duty for what you management, is an enormous a part of what I attempt to talk on this ebook. That’s the third factor, it’s like how this ebook shall be acquired. It’s the third factor, I can’t management it. I can’t management no matter choices she makes.”