Newsom Applauds DeSantis Exit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praises Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for dropping out of the Republican presidential race.

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[{"selector":"#anim-a89d2715-aeaf-4c18-8498-3866e58a9357 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cf5886f5-592a-4f67-a0f2-b5b061c38d14","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Newsom suggests the Republican candidates' strategy was flawed, assuming Trump wouldn't run or face legal issues. Learn more