California Gov. Newsom confirms Biden, Harris will campaign for him in a 'matter of weeks'

Embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed Friday that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris would campaign on his behalf in the coming weeks as he attempts to stave off a recall vote.

Newsom added that he was "very grateful" for Biden’s statement of support a day earlier. California voters will cast ballots on Sept. 14 on whether Newsom should be recalled and removed from office and, if that vote passes, who should replace him as governor. The Democrat has argued the recall effort is politically motivated and accused critics of mispresenting his actions in office, while detractors have accused him of botching the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.