[100][101][102][103] Florida became the 12th state to adopt legislation requiring local governments to aid federal immigration-enforcement efforts. [150], The law was expected go into effect on July 1,[151] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. "[149], In response to social media networks removing Trump from their platforms, DeSantis and other Florida Republicans pushed legislation in the Florida Legislature to prohibit technology companies from de-platforming political candidates. [33] He voted not to release a memo authored by Democrats on the committee that accused Republicans on the committee of playing politics with national security. databases are only as current as the FEC has been able to compile by that date (see the note above about lag times $122,409,831 Total Expenditures. [95] DeSantis spoke at ACT! Before the Supreme Court of the United States issued its Dobbs decision holding constitutional the Mississippi law that inspired Florida's, the Supreme Court of Florida had cited the privacy argument to invalidate a similar state law. Gov. committee AND the candidate has received money from PACs representing that same ideological interest. Many in the 2016 field will probably never be able to run for president again, forever canceling those ambitions. The intrigue: DeSantis will not be attending this week's Conservative Political Action Conference, where 2024 rivals Trump and Nikki Haley are scheduled to appear. A native Floridian with blue-collar roots, Ron attended Dunedin High School and worked his way through Yale University, where he graduated with honors and was the captain of the varsity baseball team. And Ron, well, he could get tongue-tied and wilt in one debate, which will probably make Joe Biden very happy. The Florida Supreme Court sided with DeSantis on the issue,[174] and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit also sided with DeSantis in a 64 ruling. [27], In a February 20, 2023 appearance on Fox & Friends DeSantis said he thought the Biden administration had a blank check policy regarding its support toward Ukraine and that Russia did not pose a threat to Europe. motivation for each individual giver. And to say the state constitution mandates things like dismemberment abortions, I just dont think thats the proper interpretation. He also graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. [171] The bill sought to expand veteran access to service dogs as a form of treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at the VA. He withdrew from the 'Senate' run in 2016 and ran again for a 'House' seat. Sometimes it's hard to make apple-to-apple comparisons across some of the pages in a candidate's profile. Gov. [7] DeSantis also stated that Chinese investors making a large amount of real estate investments in the state is not in Floridas best interest. reason, summary numbers are usually higher (and more current) than the numbers based on detailed records. City, or zip code. He offered no specific examples of students being indoctrinated by Florida higher education institutions. state officeholders may be subject to longer time lags, as OpenSecrets aggregates this information from many sources Between the lines: Even as he expands his national footprint over the coming months, DeSantis will continue using his bully pulpit in Tallahassee to shore up conservative support. [85] He disagrees with legislation Governor Rick Scott signed that banned bump stocks, added a mandatory three-day waiting period for gun purchases, and raised the legal age for purchases from 18 to 21. such as textbooks, contact OpenSecrets: info[at]crp.org. [68] House Bill 233 requires institutions to annually "assess the intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity at that institution using a survey adopted by the State Board of Education", while House Bill 5 and Senate Bill 1108 introduce new requirements for civics education, including lessons on the "evil of communist and totalitarian regimes". DC A native Floridian with blue-collar roots, Ron attended Dunedin High School and worked his way through Yale University, where he graduated with honors and was the captain of the varsity baseball team. Heres What It Says, Compare Ohio House Bill 616 to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law, A breakdown of the language in Floridas so-called dont say gay bill, Florida's controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill: What's inside the proposed law, "Florida Gov. DeSantis signs civics education bills into law", "State university faculty, students to be surveyed on beliefs", "Gov. Abortion providers found in violation of the statute's provisions can be charged with up to a third-degree felony. [165], In December 2022, DeSantis signed a bipartisan bill approving a $500million measure reducing the price of using toll roads. He has also yet to set foot in early-primary states Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The bill was described as similar to those in other states (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona and Oklahoma) that passed laws preventing cities from banning natural gas hookups. [46] After introducing the End Pensions in Congress Act, DeSantis said, "The Founding Fathers envisioned elected officials as part of a servant class, yet Washington has evolved into a ruling class culture. To request permission for commercial use, please contactus. In medical emergencies that preclude compliance with the informed consent requirements, physicians can forego them if another physician corroborates the abortion's medical necessity or, if a second physician is unavailable, they document the necessity in the patient's medical records. Townhall.com is the leading source for conservative news and political commentary and analysis. [3] He also condemned the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 13 American soldiers. Finish your application See all jobs. State requirements related to itemization thresholds and employment [18], As governor, DeSantis pledged to be "the most pro-Israel governor in America". v. t. e. The political positions of Ron DeSantis have been recorded from his 2012 United States House of Representatives elections and his tenure as Representative, the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, and during his tenure as governor of Florida. [124][125][126][127][128][129], In February 2022, DeSantis voiced his support for the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, often called the "Don't Say Gay" law by its opponents, which would prohibit instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in school classrooms from kindergarten to grade 3. [164] As of 2022, he has served three terms as a U.S. Several sizable cities in Florida at that time (Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Dunedin, Largo, Satellite Beach, Gainesville, Sarasota, Safety Harbor and Miami Beach) were setting goals to get all their energy from renewable sources. individual contributions have yet been classified by OpenSecrets. Copyright Townhall.com/Salem Media. "[163], DeSantis supports a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress, so that U.S. representatives would be limited to three terms and senators to two. On September 15, DeSantis sent two charter planes with undocumented immigrants (mostly Venezuelans, at least 50) to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Florida Education Association criticized the bill, saying it failed to reduce the standardized testing done on students or "eliminate the big make-or-break test at the end of year. Ron DeSantis is aggressively testing the limits of running an unofficial presidential campaign, ramping up national engagements that leave little doubt about his plans for 2024.. [17] He supported the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. "[43], DeSantis has said that the debate over how to reduce the federal deficit should shift emphasis from tax increases to curtailing spending and triggering economic growth. It also enforces previously enacted minimum health and safety standards for third-trimester abortion and standards for humane and sanitary disposal of fetal remains that had not been enforced due to U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The figures in federal profiles are taken from databases uploaded by the FEC on the first day of every month. Ron DeSantis is a native Floridian. Other critics claimed the ban was an effort to "politicize classroom education and whitewash American history". [32], In January 2018, while on the House Intelligence Committee, DeSantis voted on party lines to release a classified memo authored by Republicans on the committee which purported to show that the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation. After the tour, he said the Coast Guard was "doing a great job". Msg & data rates may apply. The proclamation did not include any reference to the LGBT community, sparking criticism and accusations that DeSantis may have intentionally omitted it from the message. He also spearheaded oversight efforts to expose malfeasance in the IRS and in agencies involved in abusing their authority during the manufacturing of the Russia collusion conspiracy theory. Ron also served as a federal prosecutor, where he targeted and convicted child predators. Totals for industries (and larger economic [152][153] After DeSantis appealed the ruling, the law went into effect on July 5, pending judicial review. [51], DeSantis introduced the Let Seniors Work Act, which would repeal the Retirement Earnings Test and exempt senior citizens from the 12.4% Social Security payroll tax, and co-sponsored a measure to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Great to be with @RJC and @benshapiro today in Hallandale Beach. We know it will happen at some point; we dont need these coy maneuvers ahead of that announcement. To help you know him better, here are 10 things that you didn't know about Ron DeSantis. "[62][63][64][65] On November 17, 2022, The provisions related to higher education were struck down by a federal judge for violating the free speech clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. [150], The statute prohibits partial birth abortion, experimentation on fetuses, and harming infants born alive during or immediately after an attempted abortion. [28], According to the Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis "made a name for himself [in 2017] attacking special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election". representative. Welcome to the Official Ron DeSantis for President 2024 Store. and unique way of understanding where candidates are getting their financial support. [58], DeSantis opposes federal education programs such as No Child Left Behind Act and Race to the Top, saying that education policy should be made at the local level. This will help ensure that opportunities for things like college scholarships will be protected for female athletes for years to come", "DeSantis signs bill banning transgender athletes from playing on certain teams into law", "Ban on transgender athletes in girls' and women's scholastic sports is now Florida's law", "DeSantis signs controversial bill banning transgender women and girls from sports", "Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay', "Florida House passes controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Florida Gov. Attorneys representing them declared that they were lied to, being promised jobs and housing. Florida Gov. If, for instance, Henry Jones lists his employer as First National [96], After the November 2015 Paris attacks, DeSantis "called for urgent recognition that Islamic extremism is to blame for the Paris attacks and should be seen as an enemy for America". available information, the donor is given an economic code. Ron DeSantis is on the cusp of making a final decision on a 2024 presidential run. Text STOP to stop receiving messages. [168][169] He is a member of the Post-9/11 Veterans Caucus. "[84], After the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, DeSantis expressed his support for hiring retired law enforcement officers and military veterans as armed guards for schools. [141][142][139] The proclamation was a symbolic one, as governors do not have the power to alter the results of college sporting events. He placed much of the blame on President Biden and accused him of making the country vulnerable to exploitation by China, Russia, North Korea and other geopolitical rivals of the United States. "I know you guys are compadres in many ways," the . [143], In April 2022, DeSantis's Department of Health released new official guidance advising that neither social transition (reported by NBC as "pronouns, hair and dress in accordance with their gender identities") nor medical transition or puberty blockers be allowed for transgender teenagers. He co-sponsored the VA Accountability Act, which aims to increase accountability by providing for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct. [160] When Twitter suspended DeSantis administration critic Rebekah Jones' account for violating rules against spam and platform manipulation, DeSantis's office applauded the decision, calling it "long overdue". [39], DeSantis and Representative Matt Gaetz held a press conference with John Morgan, a prominent medical cannabis advocate and former Democrat, in early 2019 to persuade the Florida legislature to lift a ban on smokable medical cannabis. [31] In December 2017, DeSantis asserted that if there was any evidence of collusion between members of the Trump campaign and Russian officials, it would already have been leaked. voters, researchers and others. [157], Pew analysts expected the Court to decline to invalidate the law because DeSantis appointed four justices to the Court, installing a conservative majority on the bench. He said the replacement would be three tests for the fall, winter and spring, each smaller than the FSA. Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran agreed with the decision, calling it a "huge victory for the school system". and formats. [15], DeSantis introduced the Palestinian Accountability Act, which would halt U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority until it formally recognizes Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and severs all ties with the militant group Hamas, in 2013. why: Summary numbers for federal officeholders - specifically "Total Raised and Spent" and "PAC/Individual Split" - are Ron DeSantis is the 46th Governor of Florida. ', "Treatment of Gender Dysphoria for Children and Adolescents", "DeSantis moves to ban transition care for transgender youths, Medicaid recipients", "Planned Parenthood Head: An Abortion Survivor is a 'Baby' Entitled to Medical Care", "Ron DeSantis denounces Planned Parenthood's alleged "loathsome practice", "Florida Congressmen Divide Over Hobby Lobby Case", "Florida's new abortion law halted as DeSantis vows to fight on", "DeSantis signs Florida's 15-week abortion ban into law", "Florida Judge Says He Will Block New Abortion Restriction", "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a setback on E-Verify", "Venezuelans slam DeSantis after migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard", "Gov. But I think in hindsight, we should have come home after that. Trump spends much of his time playing golf and attacking rivals on Truth Social; DeSantis points to his demanding day job as an excuse to avoid presidential speculation and intraparty mud-slinging. Sponsored by Friends of Ron DeSantis, 610 S. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606. We delivered massive victories for Floridians because freedom is worth fighting for. Resources for seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities seeking employment. Here's [29], DeSantis proposed an amendment that would halt funding for Mueller's 2017 Special Counsel investigation probe six months after the amendment's passage. Ron DeSantis is aggressively testing the limits of running an unofficial presidential campaign, ramping up national engagements that leave little doubt about his plans for 2024.. Why it matters: DeSantis and former President Trump are the GOP frontrunners, but their approaches to campaigning so far have been starkly different. FEC and listed quickly on OpenSecrets processing and analyzing the detailed records takes much longer. DeSantis is considered a conservative Republican. Why it matters: DeSantis and former President Trump are the GOP frontrunners, but their approaches to campaigning have so far been starkly different. A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization, 1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 800 We shattered the blue wall in 2016. [21] DeSantis visited Israel accompanied by Sheldon Adelson, a megadonor to his 2018 gubernatorial campaign in May to attend a ceremony held by Florida Atlantic University and Ariel University, celebrating the agreement of a plan to exchange and research opportunities between the universities' respective students. "After 9/11, we needed to go in and rout the Taliban and al-Qaida. The new bill mandates a "progress monitoring system" that tests students three times a year, at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. DeSantis signs law preempting gas station regulations", "Ron Desantis Signs a Bill That Mandates Cities Keep Using Fossil Fuels", "Local Florida governments can't restrict 'dirty energy' usage under new law signed by DeSantis", "Ron DeSantis Put On Spot By Sandy Hook Parents At Florida Town Hall", "Ron DeSantis: Enlist retired military, cops to prevent school shootings", "DeSantis proposing 'anti-mob' legislation to expand Florida's 'stand your ground' law", "Rep. DeSantis Statement on ObamaCare Repeal", "Florida Rep. 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