Gavin Newsom Responds to Kamala Harris's Book Claims About Texting

Newsom's Response to Harris's Book

• 📌 Governor Gavin Newsom stated he has not read former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book and therefore cannot comment on its contents or context.
• 💡 When asked about claims that he didn't text her back after the president dropped out of the race, Newsom described the situation as "trivial" and "inconsequential."

The "Hiking, We'll Call Back" Incident

• ⛰️ Newsom recounted that he was hiking and received a call from an unknown number, which turned out to be from Kamala Harris.
• 📱 Simultaneously, he was on text exchange trying to reach the Biden administration, as he was surprised by the president's withdrawal from the race.
• ✅ He noted that at the exact moment he received Harris's call, he was working with his team to issue a statement endorsing her, which was released hours later.

Context and Endorsement

• 🗣️ Newsom mentioned an event in San Francisco at the Fairmont a few weeks after the incident, implying a continued working relationship.
• 📰 He suggested that his endorsement of Harris is likely also covered in the book.