# Ruby Rippey Exposes Newsom Affair | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-29T04:30:39+00:00
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## Resource

Ruby Rippey’s explosive Vanity Fair exposé reopens the 2007 Gavin Newsom scandal, revealing intimate details, power dynamics, and her own battle with addiction. She claims Newsom misrepresented the affair in his memoir, insisting she confessed to him — when she says she told his husband first. Harris, then San Francisco DA, reportedly urged Rippey to “pause” and avoid public fallout, hoping time would bring clarity. Rippey also details steamy encounters in hot tubs and hotel rooms, framing the affair as driven by proximity to power and addiction, not just lust. The scandal erupted when Rippey’s husband confronted Newsom after she emailed him — leading to Newsom’s public admission and sobriety journey. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a3ba7e01153a3b60

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