Florida governor debate: DeSantis defends abortion ban with false claims

Charlie Crist, former Republican who switched parties, puts governor on defensive during Florida's sole gubernatorial debate

In the sole debate of the Florida governor's race, the Republican incumbent, Ron DeSantis, was put on the defensive by his Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist, on subjects including abortion and DeSantis's presidential ambitions.

Crist called Florida's 15-week abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape or incest, callous and barbaric".