Ron DeSantis of Florida on Wednesday defended his state’s sending three dozen Latin American migrants to Sacramento on recent charter flights from the border, saying California had “incentivized” illegal immigration and ought to pay the costs.
“They have bragged that they are sanctuary jurisdictions.
They attacked the previous administration’s efforts to try to have border security.”Democratic officials in California, including Gov.
In criticizing the flights, Mr. Newsom resorted to unusually personal terms, calling Mr. DeSantis a “small, pathetic man.”On Wednesday, Mr. DeSantis took a shot back at Mr. Newsom, comparing California’s budget deficit to his own state’s fiscal surplus.
Mr. DeSantis was appearing in his official capacity as governor.
Persons:
Ron DeSantis, ” Mr, DeSantis, “, Gavin Newsom, Newsom, ”
Organizations:
Democratic, Gov
Locations:
Florida, Sacramento, California, Sierra Vista, Florida , Arizona, Texas