This provider currently accepts 15 insurance plans. April 20, 2022 Courtesy of Gage Skidmore No Doubt, Ron DeSantis is the most racist and bigoted man in America. [62] He said he would implement a medical cannabis program, while opposing the legalization of recreational cannabis. Now he's pushing voting changes that could help his reelection chances", "Ron DeSantis, Blaise Ingoglia announce proposal for sweeping changes to Florida election laws", "DeSantis proposes election restrictions despite smooth 2020 vote in Florida", "DeSantis and Florida GOP target China after CPAC", "DeSantis wants crackdown on China stealing trade secrets at Florida universities", "Gov. DeSantis", "Gov. STAND WITH GOVERNOR Who won? WebRon DeSantis is an American attorney and politician who served as the 46th Governor of Florida with his term starting in January 2019. ", "Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis select running mates", "Amid heated governor's race, Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress", "Morning Joe mocks Ron DeSantis for ducking tough questions on Florida issues", "Thin blue line goes red: Police chiefs backing Ron DeSantis", "4 Florida sheriffs, including Brevard County's Wayne Ivey, back Ron DeSantis", "Florida governor's race: Where Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum stand on the issues", "Where do governor hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum stand on the issues? [24][25][26] The records of DeSantis's service in the U.S. Navy were often redacted upon release to the public, to protect personal privacy according to the Navy. Other critics claimed the ban was an effort to "politicize classroom education and whitewash American history". [200][201] DeSantis called it "the strongest piece of legislation that's been enacted anywhere in the country" in opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. [125][126], In September 2022, after similar actions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, an agent of DeSantis recruited 50 newly arrived asylum seekers, mostly from Venezuela, in San Antonio, Texas, and flew them via two chartered planes to the Crestview, Florida airport, where they did not debark, then proceeded to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. He attended Yale University, where he ", In September 2018, DeSantis announced state representative Jeanette Nez as his running mate. Born in Jacksonville, DeSantis spent most of his childhood in Dunedin, Florida. Web1 1.Ronald Dion DeSantis Florida Department of State. 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[221], In the wake of the alleged IRS targeting controversy, DeSantis called for IRS commissioner John Koskinen's resignation for having "failed the American people by frustrating Congress's attempts to ascertain the truth". The close results of the general election between DeSantis and the Democratic nominee, Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, triggered a machine recount. The Florida Education Association criticized the ban, accusing the Board of trying to hide facts from students. 3973; 113th Congress), the month Trump announced he was running for president, 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, downtown Miami's Christopher Columbus statue, United States Senate race in Pennsylvania, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, Federation for American Immigration Reform, National Federation of Independent Business, Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, "Ronald Dion DeSantis - Florida Department of State", "Florida Posts $21.8 Billion Budget Surplus, a State Record", "Biden praises DeSantis' response to Hurricane Ian", "Democrats were already struggling in Florida. ", "Republican Congressman DeSantis to run for Rubio Senate seat", "August 14, 2012 Primary Election Republican Primary Official Results", "November 6, 2012 General Election Official Results", "Despite Opposing 'CRomnibus,' Sophomore Ron DeSantis Ascends Congressional Ladder", House demands notice when Obama ignores law, "Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis", "Ron DeSantis wants to lead Florida through hurricanes. [70] His Democratic opponent was Charlie Crist, a former Florida governor and U.S. The DeSantis are the first family with young children in the [224] Citizens Against Government Waste, a conservative think tank, named DeSantis a "Taxpayer Superhero" in 2015. Former President Donald Trump says he isnt sweating a potential 2024 primary challenge from Florida Gov. [110], In May 2021, he signed a deal with The Seminole Tribe of Florida to allow the tribe to offer statewide online sports betting. Ron DeSantis (R) says a father of four children, allegedly murdered by an illegal alien, would be alive today if not for President Joe Bidens open borders policies that are releasing hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into the United States interior every day. Attorneys representing the immigrants claimed the refugees were lied to, promised jobs, funds, English lessons, legal services and housing assistance at their destination. His next opponent was Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum in the general election. [58], DeSantis was endorsed by the Florida Police Chiefs Association. [118] In a straw poll conducted at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis came in second with 28% of the vote, behind Donald Trump, who received 59%. DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney's special district status", "In nod to Trump, Florida is set to ban 'deplatforming' on social media", "Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting social media platforms", "DeSantis applauds fired whistleblower's Twitter suspension, the latest in an ongoing feud", "Ron DeSantis Is Celebrating Twitter's Ban of Rebekah Jones. [212], The statute prohibits partial birth abortion, experimentation on fetuses, and harming infants born alive during or immediately after an attempted abortion. [183][185], On August 27, 2021, Judge John Cooper ruled that DeSantis could not ban mask mandates in schools. DeSantis Directs Action On Spanish-Language Ballots", "Florida seeks investigation on Bloomberg donation on voting", "Florida is a model for voting. He attended Yale University, where he graduated with honors and served as captain of the varsity baseball He signed a $2.5 billion executive order for water quality and Everglades restoration work. Ron DeSantis signs Mississippi-style abortion ban into law", "DeSantis signs Florida's 15-week abortion ban into law", "Florida Judge Says He Will Block New Abortion Restriction", "Florida Gov. [258] He generally opposes firearm regulation, saying, "Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. DeSantis frequently criticized Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. He described critical race theory as "teaching kids to hate their country", mirroring a similar push by conservatives nationally. "[133] DeSantis's spokesperson noted that the refugees had all signed a consent form, and called the lawsuit "political theater" by "opportunistic activists" at the expense of "illegal immigrants". Before the 114th United States Congress, DeSantis was named the chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security. [207] In addition, DeSantis partnered with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc., to use the Starlink satellite Internet service to help restore communication across the state. On September 7, DeSantis said he thought such speculation was "purely manufactured". DeSantis told me that hed brought his family to Dunedin from Jacksonville, where Ron was born, in 1978. Ronald Daniel DeSantis is Ron DeSantis father, and Karen DeSantis is his mother. [12] His sister Christina Marie DeSantis was born on May 5, 1985, in Orlando and died in 2015. [234], In June 2021, DeSantis led an effort to ban the teaching of critical race theory in Florida public schools (though it had not been a part of Florida public school curriculum). [108] Several months after the signing, a federal judge blocked the portion of the law that introduced a new definition of "riot", calling it too vague. Ron DeSantis files paperwork to run for re-election in 2022", "Trump wins CPAC 2024 straw poll, DeSantis is second but more than 30 points behind", "Gov. [127] The Florida legislature had appropriated $12 million to transport migrants out of the state, funding under the purview of attorney Larry Keefe, DeSantis's public safety czar, who was in charge of immigrant affairs and had a prior relationship with the air carrier. He attended Trump's rallies and high-fived attendees while not wearing a mask, contrary to public health guidance at the time. He subsequently attended Harvard Law School, graduating in 2005 with a Juris Doctor cum laude. Ron DeSantis. [95][96][97] He also announced his support of a number of election law restrictions. "[185] The Washington Post reported that this claim was based on "guesswork and assumptions, not evidence", while PolitiFact reported that COVID-19 hot spots tend to be clustered far from the border, in places with low rates of public vaccination, not along the southern border, as would be expected if migrants were driving the surge in cases. [195], On November 18, 2021, DeSantis signed a legislative package into law, officially making Florida the first state[196] to impose fines on businesses and hospitals that require inoculation against COVID-19 without exemptions or alternatives. Ron DeSantis wants to reestablish a World War II-era civilian military force that he, not the Pentagon, would control. [45] When Rubio ended his presidential bid and ran for reelection to the Senate, DeSantis withdrew from the Senate race and ran for reelection to the House. 6 6.First Lady Casey DeSantis. WebBorn Ronald Dion DeSantis American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019 Born on September 14, 1978 in Jacksonville, Florida , United States DeSantis' Actions So Far, Tampa Mayoral Race Gets Crowded & More", "Florida Gov. Ron is married to Casey DeSantis, an Emmy Award winning television host. 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[3][4][5] He was reelected in a landslide victory over Charlie Crist in the 2022 Florida gubernatorial election; his 19.4% margin of victory was the state's largest in 40 years. [65] Gillum rescinded his concession after late-counted ballots brought the race within less than 34,000votes, a margin of 0.4%. Donald Trump hinted he isn't afraid of running against Ron DeSantis in the 2024 bid for the White House. [158], According to a December 2020 article in the Sun-Sentinel, DeSantis "imposed an approach in line with the views of the president and his powerful base of supporters. DeSantis Wants a Florida State Guard. [127][128][129][130][131][132] The migrants filed a class-action suit against DeSantis, calling his treatment of them "extreme and outrageous, and utterly intolerable in a civilized community. 01:00. DeSantis unveils legislation to crackdown on Chinese influence", "Florida proposal would target foreign corporate espionage", "DeSantis joins GOP base in attacking China", We Read DeSantis' Anti-Riot Bill So You Don't Have to Here's What It Says, DeSantis signs Floridas anti-riot bill, cites Chauvin trial, Federal judge blocks key portion of anti-riot law, targets DeSantis and three sheriffs, "DeSantis signs sweeping gambling deal that may bring sports betting to Florida", "DeSantis signs rare Florida bipartisan environmental protection law", "It's over. Biden added, "if some governors arent willing to do the right thing to beat this pandemic, then they should allow businesses and universities who want to do the right thing to be able to do it. [117] On November 5 he filed to run for reelection as governor, and on November 8 announced that he had done so. [171][172], On May 3, 2021, DeSantis signed an executive order officially rescinding the state of emergency and all COVID-19-related public health orders. Experts noted similar underreporting had occurred throughout the nation. [69], In September 2021, DeSantis announced that he would run for reelection in 2022. [144] They included radiologist Scott Atlas, a Trump administration advisor known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19. [86] In January 2019, DeSantis signed an executive order calling for the end of Common Core in Florida. [150], DeSantis sought to have the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville. [213], The law was expected to go into effect on July 1,[214] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. [37] DeSantis spoke in favor of the bill, arguing that "President Obama has not only failed to uphold several of our nation's laws, he has vowed to continue to do so in order to enact his unpopular agenda. DeSantis signs 4 special session bills aiming to combat COVID-19 vaccine mandates", "DeSantis signs legislation limiting vaccine mandates in Florida", "Florida Gov DeSantis signs bill limiting vaccine mandates", "Legislature passes anti-mandate COVID reforms, but legal, federal challenges remain", "As G.O.P. [251], DeSantis has called himself a "Teddy Roosevelt conservationist". [302][303] They have three children. [144], By the end of March 2020, Florida had 6,741 confirmed cases of COVID-19. All of Ron DeSantis great-grandparents were born and raised in Italy, therefore his father was of Italian ancestry. In May 2021, he signed into law a bill that prohibited businesses, schools, cruise ships, and government entities from requiring proof of vaccination. Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister! Various writers predicted that DeSantis could defeat former president Donald Trump or said that DeSantis is preferable to Trump in view of the January 6 hearings and subsequent straw polls. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday that he wants to permanently ban numerous safety measures meant to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including mask and vaccine mandates. Later that year, he reported to the JAG Trial Service Office Command South East at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, as a prosecutor. The bill would have directed the United States Department of Justice to report to Congress whenever any federal agency refrained from enforcing laws or regulations for any reason. [135][136] Scientists and media outlets have given mixed reviews of DeSantis's handling of the pandemic. Ronald Dion DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician, former Navy lawyer, and author. 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