The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

On CNN, DeSantis ducks abortion issue, says campaign is strong

Gov. Ron DeSantis dodged a question on abortion, pledged to “rip the woke” from the military, and said former President Donald Trump shouldn’t be charged for Jan. 6 during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday, his first sit-down conversation with a non-conservative news outlet in years.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 19, 2023

Florida aided Texas’ border security initiative under scrutiny for ‘inhumane’ actions

Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent millions of dollars this year to support Texas in deterring migrants from entering the country through its border security initiative. Now, some of those efforts are coming under scrutiny amid reports that Texas officers were ordered to push small children and nursing babies back into…

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

Ron DeSantis blasts Trump for not behaving more ‘forcefully’ on Jan 6

The Florida governor finally took a stance on the former president’s role during the Capitol riot after previously dodging questions about the matter

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

GOP melts down over Trump target letter

Marjorie Taylor Greene called the letter informing Trump of likely indictment "absolute bulls**t"

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

DeSantis’ latest policy plan, this time on the military, again focuses on ‘woke’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a sweeping plan on Tuesday to “rip the woke out of the military” and restore a “mission first” vision for American servicemembers, claiming that liberal political and social agendas had weakened the country’s ability to defend itself.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

DeSantis says Trump should have ‘come out more forcefully’ against Jan. 6 rioters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said that former President Donald Trump should have “come out more forcefully” against the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but rejected the notion that Trump should face criminal charges for his behavior on that day.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

Steve Bannon confronted about ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud campaign at right-wing conference

Mr Bannon will face trial over the fundraising charges in 2024

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Rupert Murdoch Backs Away From DeSantis As Trump Dominates 2024 GOP Race

Billionaire Rupert Murdoch distances from DeSantis as Trump maintains lead, raising doubts about GOP nomination chances.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Ron DeSantis news: Florida governor surprises with Jan 6 remarks and is mocked over Trump AI voice ad

Ron DeSantis sat down for an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper after a campaign event in Columbia, South Carolina, as he continues to crisscross the early primary states.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests

Republican presidential hopefuls made their pitches to Christian Zionists at the annual Christians United for Israel summit in suburban Washington, D

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023