Gavin Newsom's Past Affair Resurfaces Amid Political Speculation
Ruby Rippey, a former aide to Gavin Newsom during his tenure as San Francisco Mayor, has published an essay detailing their past affair. The relationship, which occurred while Newsom was separated from his first wife, became public in 2007 and was a significant political scandal. Rippey's essay revisits the affair, her struggles with addiction, and the personal and professional fallout. Newsom, now the Governor of California, acknowledged the affair at the time and apologized. The essay comes as Newsom faces speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run. 
