SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for re-election in California, but his latest TV ad is airing in Florida.
The 30-second spot, scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday, takes a look at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies while contrasting California.
“Freedom, it is under attack in your state. Republican leaders are banning books, making it harder to vote, limiting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors,” Newsom says as images of DeSantis and former President Donald Trump flash across the screen.
“I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight. Or join us in California where we still believe in freedom — freedom of speech, freedom of choice, freedom from hate and freedom to love,” Newsom says.
Newsom has said he has no interest in running for president, but the ad is sure to fuel speculation that the 54-year-old Democrat is seeking national office. DeSantis is a potential 2024 Republican candidate for the White House.
Newsom fended off a recall attempt last year and is expected to seek re-election in November.
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