of life, whereas I think when you’re in Florida, you come here, you feel safe, you’re safe,” he added.
Newsom defended California’s record, saying that crime rates were dropping and that the state was continuing to invest in public safety.
“I mean, come on, this is a guy that idolizes Joe Arpaio. He idolizes the Maricopa County Sheriff’s office and what they were doing. He describes that as ‘the gold standard,’” Newsom said in reference to DeSantis. “We’re in California driving down crime rates, investing in public safety, investing in opportunity and justice. So, spare me.”
The debate comes as both governors are rumored to be potential presidential candidates in 2024, with their differing policies and leadership styles drawing significant attention from across the country.
