Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) have agreed to participate in a debate that will be aired on Fox News in November.

Fox News host Sean Hannity will moderate the Nov. 30 debate, which will air during his 9 p.m. prime-time show and run for 90 minutes — the event will take place in Georgia, although the exact location has yet to be determined.

With Donald Trump holding a sizable lead in the GOP presidential primary, the planned debate offers DeSantis an opportunity to draw more attention to himself as a viable alternative to the former president and all the bombast that comes with Trump — the event will certainly fuel ongoing speculation about Newsom eventually being the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee after Biden withdrawals from the race.

DeSantis threw down the gauntlet Monday when he shared a brutal video on X about what a world under Newson might look like.

“Decline is a choice and success is attainable. As President, I will lead America’s revival. I look forward to the opportunity to debate Gavin Newsom over our very different visions for the future of our country,” he tweeted.

Decline is a choice and success is attainable. As President, I will lead America’s revival.

I look forward to the opportunity to debate Gavin Newsom over our very different visions for the future of our country. pic.twitter.com/wuh0jRXFdg

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) September 25, 2023

The debate will be dismissed as little more than a publicity stunt by those who oppose DeSantis — be it Team Trump or Team Biden — but people appear to be excited over the matchup. The Florida governor is not necessarily in his element at debates and going toe-to-toe with Newson could prove to be a great opportunity to hone his skills.

Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:

Bring it! #RD24 #DeSantis2024 pic.twitter.com/nH3Rmxr8VV

— Amygator *not an actual alligator (@AmyA1A) September 25, 2023

This video hits hard af! All in on DeSantis 2024!

— Unfiltered☢Boss (@Unfilteredboss1) September 25, 2023

DeSantis is debating his potential general election contender while Trump still won’t debate his primary contender. DeSantis is a fighter.

— Caballero (@HughAkston0) September 25, 2023

We already know the result of that debate..more people leaving California.

— Austin (@FireBeardViking) September 25, 2023

All the Trumpers will root for Newsom during this debate.

— Erin (@Edubyourmom) September 25, 2023

So who is Trump going to be rooting for in this debate?

Obviously Newsom.

Who does Trump care about more – the country or himself?

Obviously himself.

pic.twitter.com/h1SXyxvpUT

— Janine Curran (@janinereturns) September 25, 2023

This debate will show America that we need younger leadership in the White House!

It will also show that decline is a choice, and that we can reverse the decline with Ron DeSantis as our President.

This is going to be such a bad look for Newsom. #DeSantis2024 #RD24

— Josh Bowles (@joshbbowles) September 25, 2023

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