Ron DeSantis taunts Gavin Newsom on 2024: ‘Stop pussyfooting around’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at his California counterpart, Gavin Newsom, Thursday after the Democrat challenged the 2024 Republican contender to a one-on-one debate.

Newsom, a fervent critic of DeSantis, told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday that he was “all in” on a two-hour debate with Hannity moderating, saying: “Make it three [hours]. I would do it [on] one day’s notice with no notes. I look forward to that.”

DeSantis sidestepped questions about Newsom’s offer during a budget-signing ceremony in Fort Pierce, instead ribbing the California governor for not stepping up to challenge President Biden for the White House.

“[Newsom] has a real serious fixation on the state of Florida, I think it’s just bizarre that he does that,” DeSantis said.

“What I would tell him is, ‘You know what? Stop pussyfooting around. Are you going to throw your hat into the ring and challenge Joe?’” the Florida governor continued.