Gavin Newsom Shelves Own Presidential Ambitions, Endorses Joe Biden Reelection Run | Exclusive

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The Hollywood favorite was planning to run for president if the current POTUS didn’t, insiders told TheWrap

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks as U.S. President Joe Biden looks on after a helicopter tour of a wildfire site in 2021. The state's finances have taken a turn since then. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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California Governor Gavin Newsom officially endorsed President Joe Biden’s reelection bid on Tuesday. And an individual close to Newsom told TheWrap the governor is shelving his own presidential ambitions for a 2024 run as a result.

“Our democracy is under attack,” Newsom wrote on Twitter. “Our freedom is being stripped away. It’s time to step up — and there’s no one better to lead that fight than President Biden. Looking forward to another four years of his leadership. Let’s show up big today.

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