Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly endorsed state surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo as a potential candidate for the position of Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the upcoming Trump administration. DeSantis took to social media to express his support, urging followers to retweet if they would like to see Dr. Ladapo in this role.
The post quickly gained traction, garnering thousands of retweets and over 1 million views. First Lady Casey DeSantis also showed her support by retweeting the post.
Following President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, Governor DeSantis emphasized the mandate for change that Trump had earned. DeSantis stated that Trump's victory signified a call for significant transformations.
Dr. Ladapo echoed these sentiments on social media, emphasizing the importance of health freedom. He expressed his stance against what he perceives as the infringement of individual rights, the promotion of experimental vaccines that he believes may cause harm, and the suppression of dissenting medical professionals.
Notably, Dr. Ladapo has advised against the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, as indicated by the Florida Department of Health.
