Ron DeSantis takes on California

OAN Geraldyn Berry
UPDATED 3:21 PM PT – Monday, March 6, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley to promote his latest book. On Sunday, DeSantis took pictures at Gavin Newsom, the California governor.

“I know you guys got a lot of problems out here, but your governor is very concerned about what we’re doing in Florida, so I figured I had to come by,” DeSantis said.

DeSantis, who was praised the Sunshine State for its attitude towards education and the handling of the COVID-19 epidemic in front more than 1,300 persons, said so. California was attacked and he claimed it had been destroyed by him. “awake mind virus” Liberal states are at fault.

DeSantis addressed also crime. He stated that leftist prosecutor in California continues to prosecute criminals. “coddle criminals” Their popularity is due to “woke” worldview.

“It is ideology run amuck. That is why the quality of life has declined in places in San Francisco, in New York City, and in Philadelphia and Chicago. It is all rooted in that and that woke ideology rejects the core foundational principles that made this country great,” DeSantis said. “We will never surrender to the woke mob.” 

During his speech DeSantis used the occasion to contrast his state with California and other Democrat states.

“We’ve witnessed a great American exodus from states governed by leftist politicians imposing leftist ideologies and delivering poor results. And you can see massive gains in states like Florida, who are governing according to the tried-and-true principles that President Reagan held dear,” DeSantis said.

Newsom, a Democratic Senator from California, had made a humorous statement prior to DeSantis (R-Fla.’s) arrival. This was in response to Republican To the “real freedom state.”

Following the speech, California’s Democrat clapped in support of the Florida governor.

“Just look at the data – California residents are safer, healthier and more prosperous than those unfortunate enough to have you as their Governor,” Newsom said. “Oh by the way, you’re going to get smoked by Trump.”

DeSantis missed CPAC this past weekend. This is the annual conservative convention. There were 45 participants.^Th Donald Trump made a mockery of DeSantis in his keynote address.