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DeSantis Claims Newsom's Father-in-Law Thrives in Florida

3/24/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Kenneth Siebel, father-in-law of California Governor Gavin Newsom, is "much happier" in Florida after recounting a fundraiser conversation in which Siebel praised Florida.
Newsom's office dismissed the claim, calling DeSantis "Meatball Ron" and noting Siebel has been a registered Republican since moving to Florida in 2020.
DeSantis used the anecdote to highlight California-to-Florida migration during budget woes.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Kenneth Siebel, father-in-law of California Governor Gavin Newsom, is "much happier" in Florida after recounting a fundraiser conversation in which Siebel praised Florida.
Newsom's office dismissed the claim, calling DeSantis "Meatball Ron" and noting Siebel has been a registered Republican since moving to Florida in 2020.
DeSantis used the anecdote to highlight California-to-Florida migration during budget woes.