Axios: Caitlyn Jenner May Challenge Newsom In Recall

April 6, 2021 Politics, Republicans

Former reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner is talking with political consultants as she actively explores a run for governor of California, three sources with direct knowledge of her deliberations tell Axios.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is facing a recall election. A challenge from Jenner, a high-profile Republican and previous Trump supporter, would draw heightened attention to the race to lead the nation’s most populous state.

Jenner is being assisted in her consideration by Caroline Wren, a longtime GOP fundraiser. Wren previously worked at Trump Victory and also helped organize the rally he addressed immediately before the U.S. Capitol assault on Jan. 6.

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Scoop: Caitlyn Jenner explores run for California governor as Newsom faces recall .. convos w GOP consultants underway. w @alaynatreene https://t.co/S96mLtMzhh

— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) April 6, 2021