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'Red vs Blue on Hannity': Internet criticizes Gavin Newsom as Ron DeSantis highlights California Gov's in-laws 'fleeing' to Florida

Ron DeSantis brings up Gavin Newsom's in-laws amid debate on Fox News, hosted by Sean Hannity

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA: After participating in the GOP debates ahead of the presidential elections in 2024, Governor of Florida and GOP candidate Ron DeSantis is now on stage against Governor of California, Gavin Newsom.

Newsom and DeSantis are a part of Fox News’ debate, dubbed 'The Great Red vs Blue State Debate,' hosted by Sean Hannity, and right off the bat, DeSantis has questioned Newsom on why people are moving out of California, and other states.

In the course of this discussion, DeSantis also cited an incident involving Newsom's father-in-law, who had a previous encounter with the GOP candidate, prompting a swift response from the internet.

Ron DeSantis talks about a ‘fella’ who moved to Florida

During the 'The Great Red vs Blue State Debate,' hosted by Sean Hannity on Fox News, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis questioned the Governor of California Gavin Newsom on why people were moving from California to other states.

Following a short exchange between the contestants, DeSantis provided an example of an individual he had conversed with, who had transitioned from California to Florida.

DeSantis said, “I was talking to a fella who had made the move from California to Florida. He was telling me that Florida’s much better governed, safer, better budget, lower taxes, all this stuff.”

“And he was really happy with the quality of life,” said DeSantis before he continued, “and then he paused and said ‘said ‘Oh by the way, I’m Gavin Newsom’s father-in-law.’”

As Newsom simply smiled at this remark, DeSantis continued, “So we do count Gavin’s in-laws as some of the people that have fled California, and come to the state of Florida.”

Internet reacts to Ron DeSantis’ anecdote about Gavin Newsom’s family

Upon Ron DeSantis sharing the illustration of Gavin Newsom's in-laws "fleeing" from California to Florida, the internet swiftly reacted.

One user wrote, “Greasy Gavin is getting rocked rn,” and another wrote, “This was a perfect moment!! My husband and I both cheered!!”

“Savage,” wrote one user, while one more said, “Newsom will never be president. He is a liar and a moron. And his state is a disgrace.”

The Internet continued to applaud DeSantis and slam Newsom, as one user wrote, “That one had to hurt,” and another said, “Killing it Ron! We need more of this on the campaign.”