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Gov. Gavin Newsom , D-Calif., was pressed by NBC News host Kristen Welker on whether he thought former President Joe Biden could have served through 2029, his defense of the former president and Kamala Harris' failed campaign during "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

"Governor, did you legitimately believe that he was capable of serving as president until January of 2029?" Welker asked.

The governor recently praised Biden as one of the most successful presidents.

"Yeah, I think my focus was, frankly, situational. It was making sure Donald Trump didn't get back into office, to experience everything that we're experiencing today. And there was no interaction I had that suggested otherwise," Newsom responded.

Welker also asked

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