California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a program funded by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) that has relocated migrants from Texas to California and Martha’s Vineyard. In a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Newsom, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Texas Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, urged the DOJ to open criminal and civil investigations into the matter. The letter alleges that migrants were deceived into taking flights to these locations with promises of jobs and shelter. This latest development further escalates the ongoing rivalry between Newsom and DeSantis, with the two governors publicly criticizing each other’s handling of various issues.
The ongoing dispute between Newsom and DeSantis has become increasingly heated, with both governors taking public jabs at each other. Newsom has previously criticized DeSantis for his handling of the migrant situation, even suggesting the possibility of kidnapping charges against Florida officials involved in the incident. Meanwhile, DeSantis has criticized Newsom’s leadership and policies in a political advertisement filmed in San Francisco.
The involvement of the DOJ in this matter is sought because the alleged scheme spans multiple states, stretching from Massachusetts to California. However, separate investigations into potential state law violations are also currently underway.
In conclusion, the ongoing confrontation between Newsom and DeSantis has now led to California’s governor calling for a DOJ investigation into a Florida-funded program that has transported migrants from Texas to California and Martha’s Vineyard. This latest development highlights the intensity of the rivalry between the two governors, with allegations of deception and manipulation towards migrants. It remains to be seen how the DOJ will respond to the request for investigation and how this ongoing dispute between Newsom and DeSantis will further unfold.
