Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom distanced himself from President Joe Biden Tuesday by condemning the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden.
Newsom, a suspected presidential contender in 2028, told Politico he is “disappointed” by Biden’s decision to issue a “full and unconditional” pardon after he had repeatedly assured the nation that he would not grant one for his son. The California governor’s public disapproval for Biden could indicate that he may be trying to distance himself for political purposes, as he has been a staunch defender of the president throughout his term in the Oval Office.
“With everything the president and his family have been through, I completely understand the instinct to protect Hunter,” Newsom said. “But I took the president at his word. So by definition, I’m disappointed and can’t support the decision.”
The California governor had reportedly positioned himself to be a possible contender in the 2024 primary if Biden decided to step down from the race, according to The Hill. If he becomes a 2028 presidential candidate, he is expected to raise a substantial amount of money as he is well known across the nation and will likely take a strong stance against President-elect Donald Trump and his base.
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Newsom, a suspected presidential contender in 2028, told Politico he is “disappointed” by Biden’s decision to issue a “full and unconditional” pardon after he had repeatedly assured the nation that he would not grant one for his son. The California governor’s public disapproval for Biden could indicate that he may be trying to distance himself for political purposes, as he has been a staunch defender of the president throughout his term in the Oval Office.
“With everything the president and his family have been through, I completely understand the instinct to protect Hunter,” Newsom said. “But I took the president at his word. So by definition, I’m disappointed and can’t support the decision.”
The California governor had reportedly positioned himself to be a possible contender in the 2024 primary if Biden decided to step down from the race, according to The Hill. If he becomes a 2028 presidential candidate, he is expected to raise a substantial amount of money as he is well known across the nation and will likely take a strong stance against President-elect Donald Trump and his base.
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