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Florida Governor DeSantis Under Fire For Controversial State Guard Program

Critics raise concerns over militarization and DeSantis's command style if he was Commander-in-Chief.

Zenger · Jul 17, 2023

Editorial: Don’t give DeSantis his own military machine

Gov. Ron DeSantis already abuses so many of his powers that he should not be given any more. But naturally, that’s what Florida’s eager-to-please Legislature plans to do.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2023

DeSantis’ State Guard vision: planes, boats, police powers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When Gov. Ron DeSantis first proposed reviving the long-dormant Florida State Guard, he wanted 200 volunteers and a modest $5 million budget.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023