In a heated exchange between Governor Haley and Governor DeSantis during a recent debate, the topic of the federal gas tax took center stage. Governor DeSantis accused Governor Haley of trying to eliminate the tax, which generates billions of dollars annually for road construction and repair. In response, Governor Haley vehemently denied ever raising taxes and criticized Governor DeSantis' management of Florida's economy.
Governor Haley dismissed Governor DeSantis' claims, stating, 'We have never raised a tax... I can tell you that we killed the gas tax multiple times.' She argued that if the gas tax were to be raised, income tax should be reduced by five times the amount. Governor DeSantis interjected, accusing Governor Haley of previously attempting to raise taxes. However, there was no definitive proof provided to support his claim.
