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Florida vs. California: DeSantis agrees to debate Newsom in the fall

ORLANDO, Fla. — After months of challenging by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has agreed to a debate.

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The pair have long been openly critical of each other’s policies.

Watch: VP Kamala Harris says she won’t meet with DeSantis about African American history standards

Newsom has openly criticized DeSantis over migrant flights from Florida to California.

DeSantis has also pointed to people leaving California under Newsom’s leadership.

Read: California officials said migrants flown to Sacramento may have links to Florida

The live event will take place sometime this fall with mutually agreed guidelines.

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