As speculation grows over whether California Governor Gavin Newsom might pursue a presidential run in 2028, one of his most controversial past scandals is resurfacing in the spotlight.<\/p>\n
In 2007, while serving as mayor of San Francisco, Newsom acknowledged an affair with Ruby Rippey Gibney, the wife of his close friend and campaign manager, Alex Tourk. The disclosure shocked the Bay Area political establishment, strained personal and professional relationships, and threatened to derail his career at the time.<\/p>\n
At the time, Newsom made a televised admission and apology.<\/p>\n
I want to make it clear that everything you\u2019ve heard and read is true,\u201d he said. \u201cI am deeply sorry about that. I\u2019ve hurt someone I care deeply about, Alex Tourk and his friends and family. That is something I have to live with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As speculation grows over whether California Governor Gavin Newsom might pursue a presidential run in 2028, one of his most controversial past scandals is resurfacing in the spotlight. In 2007, while serving as mayor of San Francisco, Newsom acknowledged an affair with Ruby Rippey Gibney, the wife of his close friend and campaign manager, Alex…<\/p>\n