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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Returns Nearly $1 Billion In âUnusedâ Federal Funds After Meeting With Elon Musk
March 24, 2025 by
Joe Biden Says Ron DeSantis Has His Direct Number, Undercutting Kamala Harris Again
October 8, 2024 by
White House Photo / Adam Schultz Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has President Joe Bidenâs personal phone number, the president told reporters Tuesday as Hurricane Milton approaches Floridaâs west coast. Bidenâs statement undercut Vice President Kamala Harrisâs apparent attempt to appear presidential to voters. On Tuesday, an unnamed aide to DeSantis told the establishment media
DeSantis: ‘Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voting Rights in Florida’
July 18, 2024 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) clarified on Friday that former President Donald Trump still has the right to vote in Florida elections despite a Manhattan jury finding him guilty on 34 counts that District Attorney Alvin Bragg has asserted are felonies. âFormer President Donald Trump hasnât lost his voting rights in Florida. Rights are not removed
Ron DeSantis on Joe Bidenâs Abortion-Focused Visit: âFloridians Not Buying What Heâs Sellingâ
April 24, 2024 by
Floridians âare not buying what Joe Biden is selling,â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told reporters ahead of the presidentâs abortion-focused visits to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday. âI hear that Joe Biden is on his way to Florida this afternoon, and all I can say is this is a guy who has intentionally opened the
DeSantis Refuses to Name Another State He Could Win After Iowa
March 7, 2024 by
Republican 2024Â presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Thursday in an interview with NBCâs âNightly Newsâ that his campaign had âgreatâ organizations in the early primary states but refused to name which state he could win. Reporter Dasha Burns said, âYou put all your eggs in the Iowa basket.â DeSantis shot back, âThat is not
DeSantis Campaign Slams Haley for Democrat Mega-Donor Money
February 6, 2024 by
The presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attacking former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, his fellow Republican primary challenger, over a report that Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman gave $250,000 to a PAC supporting her presidential bid. According to a report from the New York Times, Hoffman, who cofounded LinkedIn, donated $250,000 to the
Report: Gov. Ron DeSantis Provided $90K in Tax Relief to a Chinese Subsidiary in Florida Despite Denials
February 3, 2024 by
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was the subject of yet another report unflattering to his record on China this week, this time for reportedly providing $90,000 in tax relief to the subsidiary of a Chinese-headquartered solar panel manufacturer with a factory in Jacksonville, Florida. The Washington Examiner reported Thursday that the DeSantis administration provided
DeSantis: I Wouldn’t Welcome Xi for a Visit
January 24, 2024 by
During a town hall with Newsmax TV on Monday, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that he would not welcome Chinaâs Xi Jinping to Florida and âChina is a threat to this country. I think we need to decouple our economy from China.â Co-host Eric Bolling asked, âVery quicklyâŠGov. Newsom cleaned up
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis Continue Feud over China at 4th GOP Debate
December 10, 2023 by
AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis duked it out again over who was weaker on China as governor during the fourth Republican presidential debate earlier this week. Haley, who touted being tough on China early on in the debate, later called for an end to normal trade
Koch-Backed AFP Backs Nikki Haley for President in Massive Setback for Ron DeSantis
November 28, 2023 by
The Charles Koch-backed group Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP) is backing former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) in the GOP presidential primary, marking a significant setback for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), whose campaign griped over the move. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonatan Karl first reported the news in a tweet Tuesday morning, which was quickly
GOP Rep. Roy: DeSantis Pushed for Bill that Would’ve Forced Biden’s Hand, Trump Supported Amnesty
November 21, 2023 by
On Mondayâs broadcast of Newsmax TVâs âEric Bolling The Balance,â Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) â who has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in his 2src24 GOP presidential campaign â stated that DeSantis âsided with conservatives on the Goodlatte one bill versus Goodlatte two.â While DeSantisâ 2src24 Republican presidential rival former President Donald Trump âtweeted out
DeSantis: Every Republican Running for President Should Pledge U.S. Cannot Accept Gaza Refugees
November 14, 2023 by
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), a 2024 presidential candidate, said Sunday on CBSâs âFace the Nationâ that he believed every Republican candidate should pledge not to âaccept people from Gaza into this country as refugees.â Partial transcript as follows: DESANTIS: We cannot accept people from Gaza into this country as refugees. I am not going to
Report Details How Ron DeSantis Lost Online War to Donald Trump
November 12, 2023 by
A New York Times report published Saturday detailed how Gov. Ron DeSantisâs (R-FL) presidential campaign lost the online war to former President Donald Trump, which has coincided with his drop in the polls. DeSantisâs camp attempted to organize an online eco-system of prominent conservative influencers to lead the charge against prominent pro-Trump influencers and the 45th
Exclusive–Ramaswamy: Haley ‘Was a China Stooge,’ DeSantis ‘Not that Different’
November 12, 2023 by
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy told Sirius XMâs Breitbart News Saturday former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) âwas a China Stoogeâ who tries âto talk tough nowâ and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) âreally isnât that different.â Host and Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle and Ramaswamy spoke about a number of storylines coming out of the debate
DeSantis: ‘I Would Yank’ Student Visas of Pro-Hamas Demonstrators
November 11, 2023 by
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), a 2024 presidential candidate, said Monday on Newsmax TVâs âThe Balanceâ that as president, he would âyankâ the student visas of demonstrators in support of the terrorist group Hamas. Anchor Eric Bolling said, âYou suggested pulling the student visas for those who are cheering it right here in the United States
Exclusive: DeSantis Campaign Now Says He Would Block Funding for UNRWA Gaza Cash Despite Voting Against Measures That Did So
November 10, 2023 by
The campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis now says that, as president, he would not support the U.S. funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) despite previously voting against congressional measures that would have done that, providing an explanation to Breitbart News for his previous votes against the measures and
GOP Megadonor Switches from Ron DeSantis: ‘I’m Pro-Trump’
November 9, 2023 by
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Republican megadonor Robert Bigelow, who once stood as the biggest individual donor supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisâs presidential campaign, appears to be switching his loyalties, now identifying himself as âpro-Trump.â Speaking to Reuters, Bigelow, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, said he is âpro-Trumpâ but is waiting to see how the former presidentâs
Florida Republicans Call on DeSantis to End Presidential Run: His Campaign Has ‘Caused a Distraction’
November 9, 2023 by
Florida Republicans Call on DeSantis to End Presidential Run: His Campaign Has âCaused a Distractionâ Ivan Apfel, Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Florida Republican Assembly, a grassroots political organization, is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to drop out of the presidential race and focus on what he was elected by the people
DeSantis deactivates Students for Justice in Palestine; says giving ‘material support for terror’ is illegal
October 29, 2023 by
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested that some of the activities of pro-Palestinian student groups may be violating federal law. The governor added that in response to Students for Justice’s support for the Palestinians in the wake of the attack on Israel, he is going to “deactivate” the group in his state. Pro-Hamas protests have […]
DeSantis: Trump ‘Funded the Mail Ballots’ with COVID Spending Bill and His FBI Helped Censor Hunter Story
October 2, 2023 by
During an interview with NBC News on Monday, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that the 2020 election was poorly run, but we had mass mail-in balloting because âTrump turned the government over to Fauci, they embraced lockdowns, they did the CARES Act, which funded mail-in ballots across the country. Donald Trump
Louisiana Poll: Donald Trump Holds Commanding 65-Point Lead over Ron DeSantisÂ
September 30, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump holds a commanding 65-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among Louisiana Republicans, the latest Nexstar Media/Emerson College found. Three-fourths of Louisiana Republicans, 75 percent, plan to support Trump. DeSantis came in second place with just ten percent support. Another ten percent remain undecided, the survey found. Trumpâs 65-point advantage in Louisiana is significant because
Poll: Ramaswamy Surges to Second Place over DeSantis, Trump Up 40 Points
September 30, 2023 by
Robert Perry/Getty Images, LOGAN CYRUS/AFP via Getty Images While former President Donald Trump maintains a commanding 40-point lead over his Republican primary challengers, Vivek Ramaswamy has surged over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to take second place, a new Echelon Insight poll found. Trump is the clear frontrunner for the GOP nomination, with 55 percent of
McCarthy: Trump Will Be 2024 GOP Nominee, DeSantis ‘Not at the Same Level’
September 17, 2023 by
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said on this weekâs broadcast of FNCâs âSunday Morning Futuresâ that President Donald Trump will be the 2src24 Republican presidential nominee. Anchor Maria Bartiromo said, âAll of that, the policies that you mentioned of the Biden administration, is one reason that Donald Trump is leading in the polls right now. Whatâs your take on this, that as
Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate DeSantis’ transports of illegal immigrants to California
September 14, 2023 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Floridaâs transport of illegal immigrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere. Newsom, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, wrote to Garland about Floridaâs “unauthorized alien […]
Van Jones: DeSantis Is ‘Worse Than Trump,’ Anybody ‘on His Bandwagon Should Apologize’
September 10, 2023 by
CNN political commentator Van Jones said Monday on âErin Burnett OutFrontâ that 2024 hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantisâs (R-FL) wrapping Pride Month campaign video shows he was âworse thanâ former President Donald Trump. Jones said, âItâs a disgraceful decision on the part of the Supreme Court. But DeSantis should be ashamed of himself. Anybody who is jumping up and
Protesters descend on Philadelphia ahead of Trump, DeSantis’ Moms for Liberty appearances
September 5, 2023 by
Protesters descend on Philadelphia ahead of former President Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remarks at ‘Moms for Liberty”s ‘Joyful Warriors National Summit’. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins) prev next Protesters descend on Philadelphia ahead of former President Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remarks at ‘Moms for Liberty”s ‘Joyful Warriors National Summit’. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins) Protesters […]
Trump lead grows in NH, while DeSantis loses ground and new candidates see increase in support
September 2, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump is extending his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire, with newcomers in the 2024 Republican primary for president also earning support from voters in the state, according to a new poll. The Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll, released Tuesday, gathered responses from 1,065 registered Granite State voters […]
Poll: Trump Leads Biden, West in Hypothetical Race for White House; DeSantis Craters in Primary Contest
August 20, 2023 by
Poll: Trump Leads Biden, West in Hypothetical Race for White House; DeSantis Craters in Primary Contest Jeff Swensen/Getty Images, JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images, BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images, Fernando Leon/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden and Green Party presidential candidate Cornell West in a hypothetical three-way
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises âdogged convictionâ in COVID-era
August 15, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday picked up the endorsement of fellow Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt for the GOPâs 2024 presidential primary â marking a key endorsement for DeSantis as he seeks to replace former President Donald Trump as the frontrunner. “Governor DeSantis is a strong conservative and principled leader, and I am proud to […]
Ron DeSantis Criticizes Justice Departmentâs âZealousâ Prosecution of Donald Trump
August 14, 2023 by
Ron DeSantis Criticizes Justice Departmentâs âZealousâ Prosecution of Donald Trump Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticized the U.S. Justice Departmentâs (DOJ) âzealousâ prosecution of former President Donald Trump after news broke that federal prosecutors indicted Trump. In a brief statement, DeSantis discussed the âmortal threat to a
