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Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor, demonstrated his viability as a potential presidential contender by beating [[Charlie Crist]], a Democrat with wide recognition in the state."<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/08/us/politics/desantis-wins-florida-governor.html</ref>
 
Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor, demonstrated his viability as a potential presidential contender by beating [[Charlie Crist]], a Democrat with wide recognition in the state."<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/08/us/politics/desantis-wins-florida-governor.html</ref>
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Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], DeSantis' main claim to fame has been his numerous polices which have emphasized "freedom over [[Faucism]]."<ref>Stone, Tyler (June 4, 2021). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/06/04/desantis_florida_choose_freedom_over_faucism.html DeSantis: Florida Chooses Freedom Over Faucism]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved October 10, 2021.</ref>  This has caused many to believe that he is a sincere anti-establishment conservative, much like many once believed [[Ted Cruz]] to be such. However, there is much evidence to the contrary. In recent months, DeSantis has embraced the [[liberals]], [[mainstream media]], and other [[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trumpers]] who have been heavily promoting him as an alternative to [[Donald Trump]] for the [[Republican]] nomination for president in 2024, despite the fact that he has no chance of defeating Trump even if he tries to do so. Additionally, DeSantis supports or has previously supported several initiatives promoted by the Republican party establishment, such as the [https://www.conservapedia.com/Trans-Pacific_Partnership Trans-Pacific Partnership][https://ballotpedia.org/Ron_DeSantis%27_congressional_history], the [[NATO war in Ukraine]], and [[censorship]] of [[politically incorrect]] businesses.
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Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], DeSantis' main claim to fame has been his numerous policies which have emphasized "freedom over [[Faucism]]."<ref>Stone, Tyler (June 4, 2021). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/06/04/desantis_florida_choose_freedom_over_faucism.html DeSantis: Florida Chooses Freedom Over Faucism]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved October 10, 2021.</ref>  This has caused many to believe that he is a sincere anti-establishment conservative, much like many once believed [[Ted Cruz]] to be such. However, there is much evidence to the contrary. In recent months, DeSantis has embraced the [[liberals]], [[mainstream media]], and other [[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trumpers]] who have been heavily promoting him as an alternative to [[Donald Trump]] for the [[Republican]] nomination for president in 2024, despite the fact that he has no chance of defeating Trump even if he tries to do so. Additionally, DeSantis supports or has previously supported several initiatives promoted by the Republican party establishment, such as the [https://www.conservapedia.com/Trans-Pacific_Partnership Trans-Pacific Partnership] [https://ballotpedia.org/Ron_DeSantis%27_congressional_history], the [[NATO war in Ukraine]], and [[censorship]] of [[politically incorrect]] businesses.
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DeSantis is thought to have initially, behind the scenes, slowed passage in [[Florida]] of the [[pro-life]] [[Heartbeat Bill]], despite how it had already passed in 14 other states. Instead DeSantis boasted of a sham [[pro-life]] 15-week ban riddled with loopholes.<ref>See [[DeSantis sham pro-life bill]].</ref> Apparently beholden to the [[Koch network]]'s [[dark money]], DeSantis endorsed their half-baked scheme to rewrite the [[U.S. Constitution]] misnamed the "[[Convention of States]]."<ref>https://conventionofstates.com/endorsements</ref>  His office may have played a role in securing a $10 million "jackpot" job for fellow [[Koch network]] functionary [[Ben Sasse]], who then quit his job as [[U.S. Senate|U.S. Senator]] before even the middle of his term to become president of the [[University of Florida]]. Apparently to appease his [[dark money]] delusional donors, in February 2023 advertisements were played in [[Idaho]] of DeSantis endorsing a [[Con Con]],<ref>https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/joy-reid-desantis-constitution-rcna71158</ref> which Justice [[Antonin Scalia|Scalia]] called a "horrible idea."
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DeSantis is thought to have initially, behind the scenes, slowed passage in [[Florida]] of the [[pro-life]] [[Heartbeat Bill]], despite how it had already passed in 14 other states. Instead, DeSantis boasted of a sham [[pro-life]] 15-week ban riddled with loopholes.<ref>See [[DeSantis sham pro-life bill]].</ref> Apparently beholden to the [[Koch network]]'s [[dark money]], DeSantis endorsed their half-baked scheme to rewrite the [[U.S. Constitution]] misnamed the "[[Convention of States]]."<ref>https://conventionofstates.com/endorsements</ref>  His office may have played a role in securing a $10 million "jackpot" job for fellow [[Koch network]] functionary [[Ben Sasse]], who then quit his job as [[U.S. Senate|U.S. Senator]] before even the middle of his term to become president of the [[University of Florida]]. Apparently to appease his [[dark money]] delusional donors, in February 2023 advertisements were played in [[Idaho]] of DeSantis endorsing a [[Con Con]],<ref>https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/joy-reid-desantis-constitution-rcna71158</ref> which Justice [[Antonin Scalia|Scalia]] called a "horrible idea."
    
Under DeSantis' leadership, [[Florida]] has become a center for [[abortion]] in the southeast and the Chief Justice appointed by DeSantis to the [[Florida Supreme Court]] is thought to believe there is a right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/21/floridas-abortion-access-hinges-on-conservative-court-redone-by-desantis-00103036</ref> DeSantis is perhaps best known for appearing in US socialist Junta leader Joe Biden's attack ads on Trump.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/biden-uses-desantis-dig-trump-160933439.html Biden Uses DeSantis’ Dig At Trump In New Campaign Ad]</ref>
 
Under DeSantis' leadership, [[Florida]] has become a center for [[abortion]] in the southeast and the Chief Justice appointed by DeSantis to the [[Florida Supreme Court]] is thought to believe there is a right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/21/floridas-abortion-access-hinges-on-conservative-court-redone-by-desantis-00103036</ref> DeSantis is perhaps best known for appearing in US socialist Junta leader Joe Biden's attack ads on Trump.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/biden-uses-desantis-dig-trump-160933439.html Biden Uses DeSantis’ Dig At Trump In New Campaign Ad]</ref>
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Despite DeSantis’ many nefarious and arguably criminal deeds as governor, Florida continues to evolve into a bastion of conservatism, a development for which he deserves no credit whatsoever.
 
Despite DeSantis’ many nefarious and arguably criminal deeds as governor, Florida continues to evolve into a bastion of conservatism, a development for which he deserves no credit whatsoever.
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During COVID-19 years, many conservative leaning people moved from "Blue States" to [[FL]], due to Covid restrictions which they thoughts to be too harsh.
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During COVID-19 years, many conservative-leaning people moved from "Blue States" to [[FL]], due to Covid restrictions which they thought to be too harsh.
 
==Florida Governor==
 
==Florida Governor==
 
[[File:DeSantis 2018.png|right|300px|thumb|DeSantis campaign ad from 2018.]]
 
[[File:DeSantis 2018.png|right|300px|thumb|DeSantis campaign ad from 2018.]]
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*Harper, Jennifer (March 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/19/inside-the-beltway-ron-desantis-shows-how-its-done/ Ron DeSantis shows how it's done]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.</ref> Early in his tenure, DeSantis oversaw a state "deregathon" which significantly reduced the state regulatory burden.<ref name="Tireless"/><ref>[https://www.flgov.com/2019/06/05/governor-ron-desantis-dbpr-announce-fee-reduction-for-licensed-real-estate-professionals/ Governor Ron DeSantis, DBPR Announce Fee Reduction for Licensed Real Estate Professionals]. ''FLgov.com''. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>
 
*Harper, Jennifer (March 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/19/inside-the-beltway-ron-desantis-shows-how-its-done/ Ron DeSantis shows how it's done]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.</ref> Early in his tenure, DeSantis oversaw a state "deregathon" which significantly reduced the state regulatory burden.<ref name="Tireless"/><ref>[https://www.flgov.com/2019/06/05/governor-ron-desantis-dbpr-announce-fee-reduction-for-licensed-real-estate-professionals/ Governor Ron DeSantis, DBPR Announce Fee Reduction for Licensed Real Estate Professionals]. ''FLgov.com''. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref>
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In 2019, DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to increase their cooperation with ICE, though he did nothing to push through a bill to establish E-Verify in Florida despite campaigning on it.<ref>Cadman, Dan (April 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Sheriffs-Encouraged-Cooperate-ICE Florida Sheriffs Encouraged to Cooperate with ICE]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.</ref> On June 14, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill banning [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary" cities]] in Florida.<ref>Multiple references:
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In 2019, DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to increase their cooperation with ICE, though he did nothing to push through a bill to establish E-Verify in Florida despite campaigning ont.<ref>Cadman, Dan (April 4, 2019). [https://cis.org/Cadman/Florida-Sheriffs-Encouraged-Cooperate-ICE Florida Sheriffs Encouraged to Cooperate with ICE]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.</ref> On June 14, 2019, DeSantis signed a bill banning [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary" cities]] in Florida.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bleau, Hannah (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-sweeping-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities/ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
 
*Bleau, Hannah (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-sweeping-bill-banning-sanctuary-cities/ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
 
*Campo-Flores, Arian (June 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-sanctuary-city-ban-11560536897 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Sanctuary-City Ban]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
 
*Campo-Flores, Arian (June 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-gov-ron-desantis-signs-sanctuary-city-ban-11560536897 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Sanctuary-City Ban]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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*Axelrod, Tal (May 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/442827-florida-gov-signs-bill-to-arm-teachers Florida gov signs bill to arm teachers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, DeSantis signed a bill allowing medics to legally carry guns when in dangerous situations.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/07/new-law-allows-florida-medics-to-carry-firearms-for-self-defense/ New Law Allows Florida Medics to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>
 
*Axelrod, Tal (May 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/442827-florida-gov-signs-bill-to-arm-teachers Florida gov signs bill to arm teachers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, DeSantis signed a bill allowing medics to legally carry guns when in dangerous situations.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/07/new-law-allows-florida-medics-to-carry-firearms-for-self-defense/ New Law Allows Florida Medics to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>
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DeSantis strongly supports [[Israel]] and opposed the [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions]] movement.<ref>Glick, Caroline (June 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/06/04/caroline-glick-ron-desantis-takes-on-the-bds-movement/ Caroline Glick: Ron DeSantis Takes on the BDS Movement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref> In July 2021, DeSantis penalized Ben & Jerry's for refusing to sell ice cream in the Palestinian territories, liberally interpreting an existing law which essentially curbs freedom of speech and freedom of association for business owners, as well as demand that they pledge loyalty to a foreign nation.[https://www.upi.com/amp/Top_News/US/2021/07/26/Ron-DeSantis-sanctions-Ben-Jerrys-Israel-boycott/2371627346528/]
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DeSantis strongly supports [[Israel]] and opposed the [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions]] movement.<ref>Glick, Caroline (June 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/06/04/caroline-glick-ron-desantis-takes-on-the-bds-movement/ Caroline Glick: Ron DeSantis Takes on the BDS Movement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.</ref> In July 2021, DeSantis penalized Ben & Jerry's for refusing to sell ice cream in the Palestinian territories, liberally interpreting an existing law which essentially curbs freedom of speech and freedom of association for business owners, as well as demanding that they pledge loyalty to a foreign nation.[https://www.upi.com/amp/Top_News/US/2021/07/26/Ron-DeSantis-sanctions-Ben-Jerrys-Israel-boycott/2371627346528/]
    
In December 2019, DeSantis announced civics requirements in Florida public high schools.<ref>Multiple references:
 
In December 2019, DeSantis announced civics requirements in Florida public high schools.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Pan, Gq (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-high-school-civic-exam_3174091.html Florida Governor: High School Seniors Should Pass a Civics Exam Similar to Citizenship Test]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref>
 
*Pan, Gq (December 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/florida-high-school-civic-exam_3174091.html Florida Governor: High School Seniors Should Pass a Civics Exam Similar to Citizenship Test]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref>
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In addition to promoting conservative policies, DeSantis saw high approval ratings.<ref>Meads, Timothy (October 31, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/10/31/maga-floridas-desantis-soars-in-polls-56-percent-of-democrats-82-percent-of-h-n2555664 Florida's DeSantis Soars in Popularity; 56 Percent of Democrats, 82 Percent of Hispanics Approve.] ''Townhall''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref> The high ratings have caused speculation that he may seek to run for President in 2024 (or maybe 2028, after completing the maximum two terms he would be allowed as Florida Governor).
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In addition to promoting conservative policies, DeSantis saw high approval ratings.<ref>Meads, Timothy (October 31, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/10/31/maga-floridas-desantis-soars-in-polls-56-percent-of-democrats-82-percent-of-h-n2555664 Florida's DeSantis Soars in Popularity; 56 Percent of Democrats, 82 Percent of Hispanics Approve.] ''Townhall''. Retrieved October 31, 2019.</ref> The high ratings have caused speculation that he may seek to run for President in 2024 (or maybe 2028, after completing the maximum two terms he would be allowed as Florida Governor).
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He has also been very active in keeping businesses open (or letting them re-open quickly) during the [[CCP flu pandemic]], even despite criticism that he was putting his state's large senior population at risk; notably he declared [[professional wrestling]] matches to be "essential businesses" ([[World Wrestling Entertainment]] operates a major training facility in the state, while All Elite Wrestling and [[Impact Wrestling]] — two other professional wrestling promotions — are based there).
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He has also been very active in keeping businesses open (or letting them reopen quickly) during the [[CCP flu pandemic]], even despite criticism that he was putting his state's large senior population at risk; notably he declared [[professional wrestling]] matches to be "essential businesses" ([[World Wrestling Entertainment]] operates a major training facility in the state, while All Elite Wrestling and [[Impact Wrestling]] — two other professional wrestling promotions — are based there).
    
On May 12, 2021, DeSantis announced that he would be granting pardons to anyone who had been unjustly charged and fined for refusing to wear face masks or social distance in areas of Florida that were imposing unconstitutional [[CCP flu]] edicts.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/florida-gov-desantis-pardon-covid-violations-video/ Florida Gov. DeSantis to Pardon COVID Violations] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>
 
On May 12, 2021, DeSantis announced that he would be granting pardons to anyone who had been unjustly charged and fined for refusing to wear face masks or social distance in areas of Florida that were imposing unconstitutional [[CCP flu]] edicts.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/florida-gov-desantis-pardon-covid-violations-video/ Florida Gov. DeSantis to Pardon COVID Violations] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>
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On Aug 4, 2022, DeSantis suspended State Attorney [[progressive]] Andrew Warren for failure to enforce State laws.<ref>Jeff Reynolds, [https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/jeff-reynolds/2022/08/04/florida-gov-desantis-suspends-state-attorney-andrew-warren-for-failure-to-prosecute-n1618320 BREAKING: Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends State Attorney Andrew Warren for Failure to Enforce State Laws], Pjmedia, Aug 4, 2022.</ref> Tweeting: ''Progressive prosecutors ... have refused to enforce laws across the country. They treat criminals with deference & victims with contempt.''
 
On Aug 4, 2022, DeSantis suspended State Attorney [[progressive]] Andrew Warren for failure to enforce State laws.<ref>Jeff Reynolds, [https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/jeff-reynolds/2022/08/04/florida-gov-desantis-suspends-state-attorney-andrew-warren-for-failure-to-prosecute-n1618320 BREAKING: Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends State Attorney Andrew Warren for Failure to Enforce State Laws], Pjmedia, Aug 4, 2022.</ref> Tweeting: ''Progressive prosecutors ... have refused to enforce laws across the country. They treat criminals with deference & victims with contempt.''
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An August 2022 poll showed DeSantis with solid leads over either Democratic opponent.<ref>Staff, [https://www.villages-news.com/2022/08/19/chamber-poll-shows-desantis-with-solid-lead-over-democratic-challengers/ Chamber poll shows DeSantis with solid lead over Democratic challengers], Villages News, Aug 19, 2022.</ref>
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An August 2022 poll showed DeSantis with solid leads over either Democratic opponentst.<ref>Staff, [https://www.villages-news.com/2022/08/19/chamber-poll-shows-desantis-with-solid-lead-over-democratic-challengers/ Chamber poll shows DeSantis with solid lead over Democratic challengers], Villages News, Aug 19, 2022.</ref>
    
Memorable DeSantis' lines from the Oct 24, 2022 debate with Charlie Crist:<ref>"Gov. Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist debate in Fort Pierce". YouTube · WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. (Oct 24, 2022) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=GtMXSmEnX0g].</ref>
 
Memorable DeSantis' lines from the Oct 24, 2022 debate with Charlie Crist:<ref>"Gov. Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist debate in Fort Pierce". YouTube · WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. (Oct 24, 2022) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=GtMXSmEnX0g].</ref>
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*"The only worn-out old donkey I want to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist."
 
*"The only worn-out old donkey I want to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist."
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In March 2023, DeSantis stripped the liquor license from hotel that held drag show with kids present],
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In March 2023, DeSantis stripped the liquor license from a hotel that held a drag show with kids present.
 
<ref>[https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2023/03/15/desantis-strips-the-liquor-license-from-hotel-that-held-drag-show-with-kids-present-n1678567 DeSantis Strips! — the Liquor License From Hotel That Held Drag Show with Kids Present], PJMedia, Dec 15, 2023.</ref>
 
<ref>[https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2023/03/15/desantis-strips-the-liquor-license-from-hotel-that-held-drag-show-with-kids-present-n1678567 DeSantis Strips! — the Liquor License From Hotel That Held Drag Show with Kids Present], PJMedia, Dec 15, 2023.</ref>
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In June 2023, Mexican president threatened DeSantis over immigration.{{Cquote|“The Government of Mexico emphatically condemns the practice of transporting migrant persons from states bordering Mexico toward other parts of the United States with electoral and political ends … Legal and diplomatic measures will be explored,” said the June 8 statement from Mexico’s foreign ministry.
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In June 2023, the Mexican president threatened DeSantis over immigration.{{Cquote|“The Government of Mexico emphatically condemns the practice of transporting migrant persons from states bordering Mexico toward other parts of the United States with electoral and political ends … Legal and diplomatic measures will be explored,” said the June 8 statement from Mexico’s foreign ministry.
 
<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/06/10/mexican-government-threatens-desantis-for-anti-migration-policies/ Mexican Government Threatens DeSantis for Anti-Migration Policies], ''Breitbart'', 10 June 2023.</ref>}}
 
<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/06/10/mexican-government-threatens-desantis-for-anti-migration-policies/ Mexican Government Threatens DeSantis for Anti-Migration Policies], ''Breitbart'', 10 June 2023.</ref>}}
 
[[File:NBC DeSantis.PNG|right|300px|thumb|[[NBC News]] compared Gov. DeSantis relocating [[illegal immigrant]]s to [[Martha's Vineyard]] to 'dumping trash'.<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2022/09/16/nbc-deletes-tweet-comparing-immigrants-trash/</ref>]]
 
[[File:NBC DeSantis.PNG|right|300px|thumb|[[NBC News]] compared Gov. DeSantis relocating [[illegal immigrant]]s to [[Martha's Vineyard]] to 'dumping trash'.<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2022/09/16/nbc-deletes-tweet-comparing-immigrants-trash/</ref>]]
 
===Dealing with liberal media===
 
===Dealing with liberal media===
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DeSantis sent migrants to liberal location [[Martha's Vineyard]]. the migrants were actually happy about it, per MSNBC reporter.<ref><blockquote>MSNBC REPORTER: "I can tell you, they’re not angry at Ron DeSantis. They are actually thanking him for having brought them to Martha's Vineyard."</blockquote>
 
B911, [https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1570887358412918785 Sep 16, 2022].</ref>
 
B911, [https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1570887358412918785 Sep 16, 2022].</ref>
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The National Debt continued to increase under both Biden and Trump. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis ran strong budget surpluses instead in Florida: "TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion – the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. Collections in May were $742 million above estimates, and preliminary data for June collections are approximately $950 million above estimates.
 
The National Debt continued to increase under both Biden and Trump. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis ran strong budget surpluses instead in Florida: "TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion – the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. Collections in May were $742 million above estimates, and preliminary data for June collections are approximately $950 million above estimates.
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“Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administration’s policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our responsible policies have allowed us to make record investments to support our communities, promote education, protect the environment, and provide record tax relief for Floridians, all while building record reserves to protect the state against the reckless fiscal policies from Washington.” <ref>https://www.flgov.com/2022/07/07/governor-ron-desantis-announces-record-surplus-for-fiscal-year-2021-22/</ref><ref>https://reasonstobechristian.com/f/why-ron-de-santis-is-a-better-conservative-candidate-than-trump</ref>
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“Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administration’s policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our responsible policies have allowed us to make record investments to support our communities, promote education, protect the environment, and provide record tax relief for Floridians, all while building record reserves to protect the state against the reckless fiscal policies from Washington.”<ref>https://www.flgov.com/2022/07/07/governor-ron-desantis-announces-record-surplus-for-fiscal-year-2021-22/</ref><ref>https://reasonstobechristian.com/f/why-ron-de-santis-is-a-better-conservative-candidate-than-trump</ref>
    
==2022 Midterm elections==
 
==2022 Midterm elections==
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According to the National File, DeSantis was in on the RINO-led efforts to sabotage pro-Trump candidates in the midterms.[https://nationalfile.com/republican-governors-association-builds-anti-trump-war-chest-with-ron-desantis/]
 
According to the National File, DeSantis was in on the RINO-led efforts to sabotage pro-Trump candidates in the midterms.[https://nationalfile.com/republican-governors-association-builds-anti-trump-war-chest-with-ron-desantis/]
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DeSantis apparently offered no help to [[Herschel Walker]] in the tight race for the [[U.S. Senate]] next-door in [[Georgia]], despite how many other [[Republican]] officials did help Walker.
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DeSantis apparently offered no help to [[Herschel Walker]] in the tight race for the [[U.S. Senate]] next door in [[Georgia]], despite how many other [[Republican]] officials did help Walker.
    
==2024 presidential election campaign==
 
==2024 presidential election campaign==
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After Trump was indicted on politically motivated charges by a rogue [[Department of Justice]], DeSantis took to Twitter and cited these abuses of federal power as a reason to vote for him over Trump.[https://twitter.com/RonDeSantis/status/1666986884604522499]
 
After Trump was indicted on politically motivated charges by a rogue [[Department of Justice]], DeSantis took to Twitter and cited these abuses of federal power as a reason to vote for him over Trump.[https://twitter.com/RonDeSantis/status/1666986884604522499]
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In November 2021, former Trump campaign advisor and [[lobbyist]] [[Roger Stone]] prophetically accused DeSantis of political posturing to set up a [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]-like campaign for the [[United States presidential election, 2024|2024 presidential election]].  Stone sought a pledge by DeSantis not to run against Trump.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/roger-stone-run-governor-desantis-pledges-not-to-run-president-2021-11</ref><ref>https://t.me/RogerStoneJr/1470</ref> DeSantis supposedly privately mocked Stone's status as a convicted felon, despite evidence that Stone's prosecution was the result of a [[Deep State]] smear campaign and the fact that he had been pardoned by Trump. Those remarks were supposedly made behind closed doors, as DeSantis likely knew that making them public would potentially end his political career. Stone in turn responded by demanding that DeSantis apologize for those remarks.<ref>https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2021/11/10/stone-desantis-owes-me-an-apology-495042</ref> As of January 2023, DeSantis had not issued such an apology. Stone also insulted DeSantis, calling him a "Yale Harvard fat boy" who "can't get out of his own way" and accused DeSantis having an affair with former [[Newsmax]] reporter Emerald Robinson while he had been out of the public eye, despite the fact that DeSantis had been helping his wife Casey during her struggle with breast cancer during that time.<ref>https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/roger-stone-calls-ron-desantis-yale-harvard-fat-boy-after-reports-of-rift-between-florida-gov-donald-trump-30657050</ref>
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In November 2021, former Trump campaign advisor and [[lobbyist]] [[Roger Stone]] prophetically accused DeSantis of political posturing to set up a [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]-like campaign for the [[United States presidential election, 2024|2024 presidential election]].  Stone sought a pledge by DeSantis not to run against Trump.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/roger-stone-run-governor-desantis-pledges-not-to-run-president-2021-11</ref><ref>https://t.me/RogerStoneJr/1470</ref> DeSantis supposedly privately mocked Stone's status as a convicted. felon, despite evidence that Stone's prosecution was the result of a [[Deep State]] smear campaign and the fact that he had been pardoned by Trump. Those remarks were supposedly made behind closed doors, as DeSantis likely knew that making them public would potentially end his political career. Stone in turn responded by demanding that DeSantis apologize for those remarks.<ref>https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2021/11/10/stone-desantis-owes-me-an-apology-495042</ref> As of January 2023, DeSantis had not issued such an apology. Stone also insulted DeSantis, calling him a "Yale Harvard fat boy" who "can't get out of his own way" and accused DeSantis having an affair with former [[Newsmax]] reporter Emerald Robinson while he had been out of the public eye, despite the fact that DeSantis had been helping his wife Casey during her struggle with breast cancer during that time.<ref>https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/roger-stone-calls-ron-desantis-yale-harvard-fat-boy-after-reports-of-rift-between-florida-gov-donald-trump-30657050</ref>
    
In January 2022, Trump called Republican politicians "gutless" for refusing to reveal whether or not they received a vaccine booster, a remark many perceived to be directed at DeSantis.<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/12/trump-calls-politicians-who-refuse-to-say-they-received-covid-boosters-gutless.html</ref> DeSantis stated that one of his "biggest regrets" as governor was not speaking up more against Trump's early COVID lockdown policies, which were strongly influenced by the advice of people like Anthony Fauci.<ref>https://www.marketwatch.com/story/desantis-viewed-as-target-of-trump-remark-about-gutless-politicians-not-admitting-to-receiving-booster-shots-01642031351][https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1481355199121960971</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/01/14/desantis-says-he-regrets-not-opposing-trump-administrations-lockdown-calls-as-tensions-grow-with-ex-president/?sh=c8d7c2a46c20]</ref><ref>https://ruthlesspodcast.com/episodes/ron-desantis-gets-ruthless</ref>
 
In January 2022, Trump called Republican politicians "gutless" for refusing to reveal whether or not they received a vaccine booster, a remark many perceived to be directed at DeSantis.<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/12/trump-calls-politicians-who-refuse-to-say-they-received-covid-boosters-gutless.html</ref> DeSantis stated that one of his "biggest regrets" as governor was not speaking up more against Trump's early COVID lockdown policies, which were strongly influenced by the advice of people like Anthony Fauci.<ref>https://www.marketwatch.com/story/desantis-viewed-as-target-of-trump-remark-about-gutless-politicians-not-admitting-to-receiving-booster-shots-01642031351][https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1481355199121960971</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/01/14/desantis-says-he-regrets-not-opposing-trump-administrations-lockdown-calls-as-tensions-grow-with-ex-president/?sh=c8d7c2a46c20]</ref><ref>https://ruthlesspodcast.com/episodes/ron-desantis-gets-ruthless</ref>
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