DeSantis, GOP and Florida

DeSantis, Florida GOP tensions spill out into open
Tensions are spilling out into the open between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and members of his own party in the Sunshine State, pointing to a new discordant era of GOP-led politics in a state that has trended red over the last few cycles.
DeSantis signals he will veto immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he plans to veto a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that was passed by the Florida Legislature this week, marking the latest salvo in his feud with state GOP lawmakers.
DeSantis repeats threat to veto 'weak, destructive' state immigration crackdown bill
Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting undocumented immigrants.
After Rebuke From Legislative Leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Pledges to Veto Immigration Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown between the governor and the state's Republican legislative leadership,
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
"For the 2026 cycle, the FFF will ... support strong conservative candidates in legislative primaries," DeSantis said.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.
Trump endorsed candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Mike Waltz in Congress
The candidate endorsed by President Trump on Tuesday won the Republican primary in a special election in Florida's 6th ...
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Amid GOP feud, DeSantis plans to spend money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
Simpson, who supports the legislative plan, is widely considered to be a top GOP contender for governor but has not said whether he will run. Related: Who’s running for Florida governor?
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As GOP rift widens, DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
As a rift widens within the Florida GOP, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will raise funds to help elect a “strong conservative” to succeed him and urged potential candidates to get on board with his ...
Republican lawmakers in Florida defy DeSantis, scrapping his special session and calling their own
A special legislative session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to take up a series of proposals to help implement ...
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DeSantis continues to criticize immigration bill by Florida Legislature, hopes stronger bill will be passed
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday continued to blast an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature and expressed ...
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Florida Legislative Revolt Over Immigration Could Be in Trouble as ‘Squish’ GOP Appears To Lack Votes To Override DeSantis’ Veto
After defying Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session, Republican lawmakers have a math problem when it comes to ...
MAGA candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress
The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special congressional election to replace ...
Florida condo costs officially dropped from special session amid Republican showdown
Elderly Floridians to become “next wave of homeless,” one Republican ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis predicted as a result.
Florida Republican Introduces Bill To Add Trump's Face To Mount Rushmore
If there’s room up there, I think it’d be great,” Trump loyalists on Fox News chimed in after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote, ...
DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state ...
Florida Republican Party members put House speaker Perez on defense
The chairperson of the Republican Party of Hillsborough County expressed concerns about the “optics” of Republican ...