A former staffer of California Governor Gavin Newsom has shared details of their affair, which occurred over 20 years ago. The staffer, Ruby Rippey, was Newsom's appointments secretary at the time and was also the wife of his campaign manager. Newsom had previously admitted to the affair in 2007.

Rippey has now spoken out about the affair, criticizing Newsom's characterization of it in a recent memoir. She published her account in an essay in Vanity Fair, taking issue with Newsom's description of the affair as brief. Further details of Rippey's account are available from the source.

The affair has resurfaced as Newsom is considered a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election. For more information on Rippey's essay and her account of the affair, readers can refer to the original source.