DeSantis Faces Mounting Pressure Over Controversial Funds and Feud With GOP Speaker
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is embroiled in a growing scandal involving millions in diverted funds tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ “Hope Florida” initiative, while simultaneously clashing with GOP House Speaker Daniel Perez over budget cuts and policy disputes. Recent reports reveal $1 million from a Medicaid settlement was routed to a nonprofit linked to Hope Florida, which then funneled portions to groups opposing a marijuana legalization ballot measure. House Republicans, led by Perez, have raised legal concerns about the transactions, prompting DeSantis to dismiss the...