Gavin Newsom’s Ex-Mistress Reveals Affair and Kamala’s Advice

Former Governor Gavin Newsom‘s ex-mistress is shedding light on their controversial affair, detailing the measures she took to secure private moments with him, as well as the guidance offered by Kamala Harris following the scandal’s emergence.

Ruby Rippey reveals in a recent essay for Vanity Fair that the professional boundaries between her and Newsom began to dissolve during her tenure as his secretary when he served as mayor of San Francisco.

Rippey explains that she meticulously monitored Newsom’s schedule, positioning herself at events he was attending, ensuring he noticed her before discreetly departing. She recalls her phone buzzing with texts asking, “Where are you?” shortly after.

The specific location did not seem to matter to Rippey, as she consistently sought out Newsom, whether at his luxurious Russian Hill penthouse, a secluded area in a North Beach bar, or at the W Hotel in Los Angeles.

A spokesperson for Newsom commented to TMZ, stating, “The Governor acknowledged his past actions and issued a public apology nearly two decades ago when he was still serving as mayor. Since then, he has built a family and dedicated himself to serving the people of California.”

The spokesperson added that Newsom “has addressed this chapter of his life in his memoir and, out of respect for everyone involved, he has no further comments to provide.”

Rippey, who was married to Newsom’s close associate and campaign manager, Alex Tourk, at the time, characterized the relationship as devoid of love or romance. Instead, she described it as another form of intoxication, fueled by her struggles with alcohol and cocaine, along with the allure of closeness to power.

In May 2006, Rippey sought rehabilitation and ended the affair, but she only confessed to Alex in January 2007. Following their confrontation, Alex resigned, and Newsom publicly acknowledged the affair and issued an apology.

Rippey recounts a conversation with Harris, who was serving as the district attorney of San Francisco at the time. After the affair’s details became public, Harris reached out to Rippey, who was financially struggling and contemplating a memoir deal, and advised her to take a step back.

“I wouldn’t say anything right now, Ruby,” Harris allegedly advised. “Just take your time. More time will provide you with a clearer perspective.”

Following Harris’s advice, Rippey chose to remain mostly silent during the fallout. She now acknowledges her responsibility in the choices she made while also recognizing that Newsom held a position of greater power during their professional association.