UPDATE: California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Face Off in Live Debate in Alpharetta, Georgia — Moderated by Sean Hannity | The Gateway Pundit

Florida’s Republican Governor, Ron DeSantis, is set to face off towards California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.

The much-anticipated debate titled “DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Nice Purple vs. Blue State Debate,” hosted by Fox Information’ Sean Hannity, is about to happen in Alpharetta, Georgia.

“FOX Information Channel’s (FNC) Sean Hannity will current an unique stay 90-minute televised debate between Florida Governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday, November 30^th in Alpharetta, GA. DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Nice Purple vs. Blue State Debate will probably be offered on FNC from 9-10:30 PM/ET throughout a two-hour version of Hannity and also will be simulcast on FOX Information Radio. Hannity will present stay response with a panel of company from 10:30-11:00 PM/ET and FOX Information @ Evening with Hint Gallagher will observe in its common timeslot at 11 PM/ET,” in keeping with a FOX Information press release.

It continued, “Specializing in the foremost points impacting the nation, the controversy will study the vastly totally different approaches the 2 governors have and supply insights into their political philosophies in addition to ambitions for the nation. All through the controversy, Hannity will spotlight quite a lot of points in every state, together with the financial system, the border, immigration, crime, and inflation. Introduced with out an viewers, the governors may have equal alternative to reply and tackle every situation.”

“I’m trying ahead to offering viewers with an informative debate concerning the on a regular basis points and governing philosophies that affect the lives of each American,” Hannity stated in an announcement.

“I stay up for the chance to debate Gavin Newsom over our very totally different visions for the way forward for our nation,” DeSantis wrote in a publish on X, the platform previously referred to as Twitter.

DeSantis’ marketing campaign spokesman, Andrew Romeo, stated in an announcement obtained by NBC News, “The distinction of California’s failures to Florida’s success demonstrates that Ron DeSantis is true: decline is merely a alternative.”

“Whether or not Newsom or Biden is the Democrat nominee in ’24, they each supply the identical failed and harmful ideology for America that helped get us on this mess. We stay up for placing Ron DeSantis’ file of success up towards it,” he added.

Newsom’s spokesperson, Nathan Click on, stated in an announcement obtained by the outlet that they “need an actual debate — not a circus.”

“We’ve agreed to the controversy — supplied there is no such thing as a cheering part, no hype movies or any of the opposite crutches Desantis requested,” Click on added.

Newsom has been broadly purported to be contemplating a run for president, although he has repeatedly stated that he won’t problem Joe Biden.

This occasion marks a brand new chapter within the ongoing rivalry between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom, each high-profile figures main two of probably the most populous states within the U.S.

Again in July, California Governor Gavin Newsom began airing ads in Florida blasting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Republicans saying “freedom is underneath assault” within the state.

He attacked them over their insurance policies on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and voter integrity legal guidelines.

“Freedom is underneath assault in your state,” California’s Democratic chief stated within the commercial, which was aired on the rightwing Fox Information channel.

“Republican leaders – they’re banning books, making it more durable to vote, limiting speech in school rooms, even criminalizing ladies and docs. I urge all of you to hitch the battle, or be part of us in California, the place we nonetheless imagine in freedom.”

DeSantis was requested about these attacking Florida – he didn’t maintain again.

“Nicely look…everybody desires to speak about me and Florida. I’m simply sitting right here little previous me doing my job. I can simply let you know this, I used to be born and raised on this state, and till the final couple of years I hardly ever if ever noticed a California license plate within the state of Florida, you now see a whole lot of them. I can let you know for those who go to California you ain’t seeing very many Florida license plates,” he stated.

One other incident the place DeSantis blasted Newsom was when the Democratic Governor asked the DOJ to start a right away investigation towards the Republican governors Abbott and DeSantis.

Newsom is basing his expenses on an NPR report that a few of the migrants stated they have been informed they have been being flown to Boston and would obtain assist with work papers.

“I strongly urge the U.S. Division of Justice (US DOJ) to open an investigation into doable felony or civil violations of federal legislation primarily based on this alleged fraudulent scheme. Specifically, I urge US DOJ to analyze whether or not the alleged fraudulent inducement would help expenses of kidnapping underneath related state legal guidelines, which may function a predicate offense for expenses underneath the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Group (RICO) provisions of the Organized Crime Management Act of 1970,” in keeping with Newsom.

Florida Governor RonDesantis responded to Newsom’s letter to the DOJ.

“The governor of California despatched a letter to the Division of Justice saying that you have to prosecute Texas and Florida Governors. All I can say is, I feel his hair gel is interfering along with his mind perform,” said Gov. DeSantis.

Gavin Newsom’s obsession with Ron DeSantis utterly blew up in his face again in Could after making an attempt accountable him for a mass capturing in Florida.

As Gateway Pundit readers know, Cristina Laila reported Monday night time that 9 Memorial Day beachgoers have been injured in a mass capturing close to the Margaritaville Hollywood Seaside Resort in Florida. Three of the victims have been minors.

5 people have been taken into custody following the incident and one suspect stays at giant.

Newsom pounced earlier than the our bodies have been even chilly. He blamed the mass capturing on a invoice DeSantis signed again in April. Underneath the laws, people will not must receive a allow to hold hid firearms according to Fox Information.

“Till our leaders have the braveness to cease bowing all the way down to the NRA and enact widespread sense gun security this sort of mindless violence will proceed,” Newsom tweeted.

There was one large drawback with Newsom’s assertion. Jeremy Redfern, DeSantis’ press secretary, responded to Newsom by revealing a key element concerning the laws.

“Hello Gavin, How does a legislation that doesn’t take impact till July 1st change this consequence?” Redfern tweeted.

Nonetheless, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has already warned the 2 politicians, “This debate is being held in Alpharetta, GA, the place I lived for over 20 years. I can let you know proper now GA is supporting Trump. Nobody cares about this debate besides the Rep institution, who is totally disconnected with Rep voters. Already a fail.”

This debate is being held in Alpharetta, GA the place I lived for over 20 years.

I can let you know proper now GA is supporting Trump.

Nobody cares about this debate besides the Rep institution, who is totally disconnected with Rep voters.

Already a fail.https://t.co/rByiqugKsR

— Marjorie Taylor Greene (@mtgreenee) November 26, 2023