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

Democratic California Gov.

Gavin Newsom said he won't run for president if former Vice President Kamala Harris throws her hat in the ring.

"I don't know if she runs, but we'll see," Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper in an interview released Monday.

"But I wouldn't run if she ran." "If she runs, you will not," a surprised Tapper reacted.

"Of course not.

Why would I?" Newsom responded.

"I wouldn't do that to her ...

I wouldn't do that to you.

I wouldn't waste everyone's time.

Who needs that?" HARRIS STOPS IN KEY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY STATE AFTER LEAVING DOOR WIDE OPEN TO 2028 RUN Tapper, who was fly-fishing with Newsom in Montana during the exchange, appeared confused by the governor's stance.

Newsom suggested spectators would feast on the "mutual-assured destruction" among Democrats competing for the nomination.

"I mean, you do whatever you want.

I don't care," Tapper told Newsom.

"But counterargument would be, like, you know, she had her shot.