Newsom in Texas: Extra nervous about Carlson than Trump, Desantis a 'bully'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tore into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, calling him a "bully," and mentioned he's extra nervous about Fox News host Tucker Carlson than he's former President Donald Trump.

The feedback in deep-red Texas mark an escalating feud between the 2 governors, each of whom who're seen as 2024 presidential contenders in the event that they select to run, and take goal on the most-watched cable information host in the USA.

"I fear about Trump. I fear about Trumpism," Newsom mentioned on the Texas Tribune Competition in Austin. "I fear extra about Tucker Carlson. I fear about Ron DeSantis."

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"He is a bully," Newsom mentioned of DeSantis. "He threatened the Particular Olympics with $27 million in fines. Who does that?"

DeSantis made the risk after the 2022 Particular Olympics tried to enact a vaccine mandate for its video games in Florida. The group ultimately withdrew the requirement.

"Abbott is mild years forward in coverage than DeSantis, however DeSantis has weaponized it to the following degree," Newsom added, referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R).

The California governor would go on to touch upon how "outstanding" it was that Trump made democracy "partisan," however that voters' focus must be on native and state elections.

Each Newsom and DeSantis are up for reelection in 2022, following Newsom surviving a recall election in 2021. In the meantime DeSantis has damaged nationwide fund elevating information.

Neither governor has declared a candidacy for president, however each have been making nationwide headlines in as their clashes warmth up. Newsom despatched a letter to the Division of Justice looking for an investigation into the flight of migrants to Martha's Winery in Massachusetts. DeSantis dismissed the letter, joking that Newsom's "hair gel was interfering along with his mind operate." Newsom would go on to problem DeSantis to a debate on Twitter.

Carlson has additionally been talked about as a potential presidential contender, however he has mentioned he doesn't plan to run in 2024.

Different audio system at this 12 months's Texas Tribune Competition included Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.