Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) went head to head in a Fox News debate on Thursday as the governors — one a current presidential contender and the other seen as

A debate between the two governors comes amid DeSantis’ presidential hopes being on life support while Newsom looks to be his party's future.

Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced his role as a surrogate for President Biden in Thursday's debate against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.