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Newsom Apologizes for Affair Amid 2028 Campaign Bid

10/29/2025

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Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, faced scrutiny over a 2007 affair with Ruby Rippey Gibney.
He publicly apologized and said he would not let personal failures affect his public duties.
Newsom has been married to Jennifer for 16 years and confirmed a 2028 White House bid.
The French Laundry dinner and other past scandals may pose campaign challenges, though he remains a leading Democratic candidate.

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Story summary

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, faced scrutiny over a 2007 affair with Ruby Rippey Gibney.
He publicly apologized and said he would not let personal failures affect his public duties.
Newsom has been married to Jennifer for 16 years and confirmed a 2028 White House bid.
The French Laundry dinner and other past scandals may pose campaign challenges, though he remains a leading Democratic candidate.