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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM ET · Updated July 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET

Kruiser says Gavin Newsom's California record undercuts White House ambitions

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What we know

An opinion column argues that Governor Gavin Newsom's record in California undercuts his ambitions for the White House. The writer contends that conditions in the state during Newsom's tenure work against a potential presidential run.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from Instapundit. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 7 hr ago
KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEFING: Gavin Newsom Really Doesn’t Want to Be President. “California has suffer
PJ Media 14 hr ago
The Morning Briefing: Gavin Newsom Really Doesn't Want to Be President

Coverage timeline

Jul 15, 2:16 AM ET
14 hr ago
PJ Media
The Morning Briefing: Gavin Newsom Really Doesn't Want to Be President
Jul 15, 9:07 AM ET
7 hr ago
Instapundit
KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEFING: Gavin Newsom Really Doesn’t Want to Be President. “California has suffer
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