Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pressed Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his presidential aspirations for 2024 during a debate on Fox News Thursday.
Newsom has been speculated to run for president either against or in place of President Joe Biden as many Democrats have voiced the desire for alternatives in 2024. After months of feuding with DeSantis, who is vying for the GOP presidential nomination, over their respective states’ policies, the Florida governor asked Newsom to admit that he is going to make a White House Bid himself during “The Great Red vs. Blue State” debate with Fox News’ Sean Hannity.
“The Biden administration over the last three years —,” said Newsom. (RELATED: Gavin Newsom Is Raising Cash Off Debate With Ron DeSantis)
“Is Joe Biden paying you tonight” Hannity interjected. “I thought this was state vs. state?”
“But it’s about the United States of America, I thought this guy was running for president of the United States. If you’re running for —” Newsom responded.
“You are too, you just won’t admit it — you won’t admit it. You will not admit it. Why don’t you just admit that you’re running?”…
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