Ron DeSantis
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation he signs into law, and the political maneuvering he does around the state and country. Read more here!
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida's State Board of Education announced last week their imposition of "strict regulations" on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives on college campuses, leading the James Madison Institute, a libertarian non-profit think tank, to laud the state's efforts. The board's ruling will prohibit taxpayer funds going toward DEI programs and replaces the "Principles of Sociology" […]
The Second Amendment has always been a contentious topic in national politics. Now, governors across the nation are banding together to support Texas in their fight to preserve the right to self-defense. 25 Republican governors have released the following joint statement, including Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), to support Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) as the Biden […]
In an effort to aggressively campaign against President Trump, the Biden campaign is warning that his Republican challenger wants to “ban abortion nationwide.”
In some not so shocking news, Florida has been ranked the #1 state to retire. The same study also gave Florida the best quality of life for seniors among all 50 states. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has taken credit for this through his policy making. "Florida’s strong economy and low taxes create opportunities for families […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new Florida bill would create a $5 million "Freedom Fighters Fund" to pay former President Donald Trump's legal fees, who currently faces 91 felony counts. Backed by the state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, the money would come from fees paid by candidates running for office and restored with voluntary donations when a […]
Republicans argue that DeSantis stepping down is a win heading into election season, warning that it will fast-forward the “extinction” of Florida's Democratic Party.
In response to his campaign exit, praise and criticism have begun to pour in for “Dropout DeSantis.”
It was only a matter of time before Governor Ron DeSantis came to his senses and dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. As polls show him severely lagging in New Hampshire, Nevada, and North Carolina, Gov. DeSantis decided to drop out of the race. It was […]
With a coastline like no other state in the Union, Florida's economy cashes in on sea commerce and other travel-related water activities. Now, the Florida Ports Council is asking the Florida Legislature for additional investment into the seaport industry. President of the Florida Ports Council, Mike Rubin, commented on the opportunity for the state in […]
Concerns about the weaponization of government by the Biden Administration have reentered the spotlight as recent evidence suggested Florida was disproportionately subject to Medicaid audits starting in 2023 when Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) began his Presidential campaign for 2024. According to National Review, the nonprofit watchdog Government Accountability & Oversight obtained over 3,000 pages of emails […]
Ron DeSantis (R) commented on her recent comments regarding racism in America, affirming that the Republican party represents “merit, achievement, and color blindness.”
x—After former President Donald Trump’s historic 30-point victory over Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Iowa Caucus, political pundits have pushed the idea that both DeSantis and Haley should drop out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary sweepstakes. “I firmly believe Ron DeSantis is the future of this party. He is the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In two exclusive interviews with The Floridian, Democrat Sen. Shevrin Jones and Republican Rep. Alex Rizo responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis' 30 point loss at the Iowa Caucus. As Democrats point at America's rejection of the Governor, Republicans are determined to present a unified front. "My hope is that we as Republicans […]
Governor DeSantis is now knocking President Donald Trump (R) and Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) over not wanting to answer the “tough questions.”
It’s over. Stick a fork in the 2024 Republican presidential primary election. As expected, former President Donald Trump crushed Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley. With 92% of precincts reporting, President Trump has garnered 51% of the vote, and Gov. DeSantis came in 2nd with 21%m narrowly edging out Nikki Haley by 2 percentage […]
With 1% of the vote, the media was already calling the Iowa Caucus for President Donald Trump (R).
It's Iowa Caucus Day, and the Republican primary candidates' paths forward from here on out are on the line. Former President Donald Trump maintains his massive lead in the polls. However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, "I always like being the underdog," and suggested some Republicans who have endorsed Trump […]
