Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces off against California Governor Gavin Newsom in a battle pitched as “a debate that highlights what political and philosophical divides are in this country.”

“Expect him to defend the president and use the opportunity to take on the misinformation machine at its headwaters,” Newsom spokesperson Nathan Click said.

A DeSantis advisor stated, “We feel like it’s a great chance to showcase why the governor is the best candidate to beat the Democrats in November regardless of who they put up, Joe Biden or Gavin Newsom.”

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