Overview
- DeSantis accepted Newsom's longstanding challenge to a debate during an appearance on Hannity's Fox News show.
- The debate is expected to be policy-focused, with the governors highlighting differences between red and blue states.
- Newsom proposed holding the debate on November 8 or 10 in Georgia, Nevada or North Carolina with no audience.
- Both governors have presidential ambitions, with DeSantis currently trailing Trump in the Republican primary.
- The feud between DeSantis and Newsom involves issues like abortion, immigration, education, and the economy.