Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) made an apparent threat of kidnapping charges against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a tweet on Monday.

The California Democrat was likely referring to a recent flight of more than a dozen immigrants to Sacramento who, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said, possessed "documentation purporting to be from the government of the State of Florida."

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".@RonDeSantis you small, pathetic man. This isn't Martha's Vineyard. Kidnapping charges? Read the following," Newsom tweeted, providing a link to California's penal code.

It was reported over the weekend that California officials were investigating the mysterious plane of immigrants and its origin. According to Bonta, no arrangements were made for the immigrants after landing. He further noted that the state is "evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those who transported or arranged for the transport of these vulnerable immigrants."

In the Saturday statement, Bonta added, "While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting. We are a nation built by immigrants and we must condemn the cruelty and hateful rhetoric of those, whether they are state leaders or private parties, who refuse to recognize humanity and who turn their backs on extending dignity and care to fellow human beings. California and the Sacramento community will welcome these individuals with open arms and provide them with the respect, compassion, and care they will need after such a harrowing experience."

While Newsom and Bonta seem to be suggesting the plane was orchestrated by the government of Florida, DeSantis's office did not respond to the Washington Examiner's request for comment.

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Last year, DeSantis sent roughly 50 immigrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. In confirming the flights, a spokesperson for DeSantis said it was a "part of the state's relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations."

The Florida governor recently announced a bid for the White House in 2024. He is polling at 22% among likely Republican primary voters, per Morning Consult. He is only behind former President Donald Trump, who enjoys 56%.