Gascón’s Failed Policies Highlighted in DeSantis-Newsom Debate

Published on December 4, 2023

Commentary In his attempt to illuminate Gavin Newsom’s failures as Governor of California in a televised debate on Nov. 30, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis zeroed in on Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s pro-criminal policies resulting in a catastrophic rise in crime in L.A. County since Mr. Gascón took office in 2020. “Gavin Newsom has not lifted a finger to rein in Gascón in L.A.,” Mr. DeSantis said, arguing that the county has “collapsed” because the district attorney “is not enforcing the law.” Earlier this month, Mr. Gascón attended his first debate after announcing he will run for re-election. During the debate he defended his policies—however, statistics presented during the forum by his opponent Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami told a different story:...

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