TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis fired off a campaign-style State of the State speech on Tuesday, recounting his accomplishments and ongoing war to stamp out “wokeness” with an eye toward running for the White House.
He declared Florida “the No. 1 state in the nation,” listing its job growth, new business openings, record tourism numbers and low tax rate. He credited much of the growth to his decision to reopen the state and schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ignoring mainstream medical and federal government advice.
“We defied the experts, we bucked the elites, we ignored the chatter,” said DeSantis, who’s considering a run for president later this year. “We did it our way, and the result is Florida is the No. 1 destination for Americans looking for a better way of life.”
