DeSantis Accused of Thinking He's 'Above the Law'

During an appearance on OAN’s “The Matt Gaetz Show,” Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade (R) accused Governor Ron DeSantis of thinking “the rules don’t apply to him” and that “he thinks he is above the law" as the HOPE Florida scandal continues to unfold

Rep. Andrade made the remarks regarding the ongoing HOPE Florida scandal, in which AHCA made a $10 million payment to the Casey DeSantis foundation.

AHCA diverted the $10 million of a $67 million settlement with the state to Hope Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity, without notifying lawmakers.

“I don't think he's missing anything congressman I think he knows exactly what happened. I think he just thinks the rules don't apply to him. He thinks that he's above the law,” said Rep. Andrade. Unfortunately, our attorney general, who would normally be investigating these circumstances, is even more involved in acting above the law, so I don't think they're missing anything. I just think that the denial is an intoxicating circumstance.”

“ I believe those laws have been violated…i believe the federal crimes have been committed,” added Andrade.

Oof!

Will AG Uthmeier be called in to testify? Will First Lady DeSantis be called in to testify?

Is an independent investigation into the HOPE Florida scandal be warranted considering that Uthmeier appears to be at the center of the controversy?

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