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

The California governor responded to concerns about the president’s performance.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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.