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Richard Grenell Considers California Gubernatorial Run Amid Kamala Harris Speculation

Richard Grenell considers running for California governor if Kamala Harris enters the race, citing her vulnerabilities after the 2024 election.

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Richard Grenell, former U.S. envoy for special missions and Trump ally, is contemplating a 2026 run for California governor, should Kamala Harris enter the race. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Grenell criticized Harris's political baggage following her 2024 defeat to Trump, asserting that Republicans may finally have a chance in California's heavily Democratic landscape. Harris, who has previously served as California's Attorney General and senator, is rumored to be weighing a gubernatorial bid, though no decision has been made. The Democratic field is crowded with contenders, but Harris’s entry could shift the dynamics.

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