Gov. Gavin Newsom says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis using migrants as 'pawns'
Politics,Immigration,Gavin Newsom,Ron DeSantis,Greg Abbott,Partisanship,2022 Elections
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at California after Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a federal investigation into DeSantis' actions.
"The governor of California sent a letter to the Department of Justice to investigate Texas and Florida governors and all I can say is, I think his hair gel is interfering with his brain function," the Florida governor said.
In response, Newsom challenged DeSantis to a debate before Election Day.
"Hey Governor Ron DeSantis clearly you're struggling, distracted, and busy playing politics with people's lives. Since you have only one overriding need -- attention --let's take this up & debate. I'll bring my hair gel. You bring your hairspray. Name the time before Election Day," he tweeted.
This most recent quarrel between the two state leaders happened after DeSantis organized the flights of almost 50 migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.
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