‘Join us in California’: Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is operating for reelection in California, however his newest tv advert is airing in Florida.

The 30-second spot scheduled to air on Fox Information beginning Monday takes pictures at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his insurance policies, whereas drawing a distinction with California.

“Freedom, it’s underneath assault in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it tougher to vote, proscribing speech in lecture rooms, even criminalizing girls and medical doctors,” Newsom says whereas photographs of DeSantis and former President Donald Trump flash on display screen.

“I urge all of you dwelling in Florida to hitch the battle. Or be a part of us in California, the place we nonetheless consider in freedom — freedom of speech, freedom to decide on, freedom from hate and the liberty to like,” Newsom says.

Newsom has stated he has little interest in operating for president, however the advert is bound to stoke hypothesis that the 54-year-old Democrat is eyeing nationwide workplace. DeSantis is a possible 2024 GOP candidate for the White Home.

Newsom handily beat again a recall try final 12 months and is predicted to cruise to reelection in November.