Newsom Rejects Calls for Biden to Be Replaced After Debate: ‘I Will Never Turn My Back’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to concerns surrounding President Joe Biden’s debate performance on Thursday night, saying he “would never turn my back” on the president.

While speaking to reporters at the CNN headquarters on Thursday, the Democrat governor dismissed a question about whether President Biden would step down or be replaced by another Democrat for the 2024 presidential race.

“I will never turn my back on President Biden. Never turn my back on President Biden, I don’t know a Democrat in my party that would do so,” Mr. Newsom said when asked about other top Democrats possibly replacing him.

The governor had been considered by some in the media as a possible presidential candidate.

A reporter shouted to Mr. Newsom, “Governor, are you ready to replace Joe Biden if you’re asked?” He responded, saying he was “very proud of the president.”

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