EXCLUSIVE: Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team is firing back at Democrat governors like California Gov. Gavin Newsom who criticized the Sunshine State for its coronavirus policies by providing an update on Florida residents who previously fled from states that imposed “disastrous policies” and “lockdowns.”
In a digital postcard to “Democrat governors,” DeSantis’ team celebrated “Florida’s freedom” and the new residents who moved to the state amid “lockdowns, vaccine mandates and devastating school closures” from other governors during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Dear Democrat Governors, now that your boss in the White House has finally admitted COVID is over, we wanted to send an update on the new Florida residents who fled your disastrous policies since the pandemic began,” the narrator said in the video. “Without your lockdowns, vaccine mandates and devastating school closures, our new residents have been greatly enjoying the restored freedoms.”
“We know you also enjoyed a taste of Florida’s freedom on your own lockdown getaway here,” the narrator said in a direct jab at Newsom, who made a visit to the state last week.
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The video promoting the postcards, which are available for purchase online, also reminded the Democrat governors of the current policies they support that have been at the center of national conversations in recent years, like “encouraging” migrants to cross the border illegally.
“But unlike you, your former residents are staying for good. Perhaps the millions of illegal migrants you’re encouraging to come across the border can find a new home in your alleged sanctuary,” the narrator said. “We’re happy to fly them your way.”
The video from DeSantis’ orbit comes after Newsom took aim at the state’s leadership during a visit to New College of Florida last Wednesday, as well as on social media.
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