He briefly ran for U.S. Senate in 2016, but withdrew when incumbent senator Marco Rubio sought reelection. [222][223] He co-sponsored a bill to impeach Koskinen for violating the public's trust. [192][194], In October 2021, DeSantis offered to pay police officers $5,000 to relocate to and work in Florida, making a specific appeal to officers who refused to comply with vaccine requirements. [115], During 2021, there was speculation that DeSantis would run for president in the 2024 election. She was his great-great-grandmother. [129], DeSantis opposes efforts to defund the police, and as governor has introduced initiatives to "fund the police". The Florida Education Association criticized the bill, saying it failed to reduce the standardized testing done on students or "eliminate the big make-or-break test at the end of year. 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[111], In June 2021, DeSantis signed a bill incentivizing wildlife corridors. [39] In 2015, DeSantis was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, a group of congressional conservatives and libertarians. [150], DeSantis sought to have the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville. Records provide a glimpse", "In bid for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis touts Navy Gitmo experience. DeSantis signs HB5, 'eviscerating' the democratic process in Florida", "DeSantis: 'We want to get to yes' on hosting RNC in Florida", "Gov. They then moved to Palm Coast, north of Daytona Beach. [31] In the November general election, DeSantis defeated Democratic nominee Heather Beaven 5743%, with majorities in all four counties. He had a job with Nielsen, the television-ratings company. At one point, Crist asked DeSantis whether he would serve a full four-year term, in relation to talk about a potential DeSantis campaign for the presidency in the 2024 United States presidential election. [203], In September 2022, DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida as Ian approached. Ronald Dion DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician, former Navy lawyer, and author. This order superseded all local public health orders and prohibited municipalities from enacting any further public health order related to COVID-19. Deaths Near 100,000, An Incalculable Loss, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ron_DeSantis&oldid=1134284774, United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Florida, United States Navy personnel of the Iraq War, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia pages semi-protected against vandalism, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles containing overly long summaries, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from November 2022, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 22:35. DeSantis was assigned as a trial defense counsel until his honorable discharge from active duty in February 2010. The law took effect on July 1. The GOP wants change anyway", "DeSantis wants voters' signatures to match. [157], The DeSantis administration largely ignored the scientists in Florida's Emerging Pathogens Institute, the Sun-Sentinel reported. And while Trumps language like that of a Mafia boss is purposely vague, having observed him for many years, we have a few ideas of what he means when he Ron DeSantis signs education bills on 'viewpoint diversity,' new civics curriculum in Florida", "In push against 'indoctrination,' DeSantis mandates surveys of Florida college students' beliefs", "Backlash after Florida governor signs bill against 'indoctrination' at colleges", "DeSantis calls for end to standardized testing in Florida", "Gov. [44] He was endorsed by the fiscally conservative Club for Growth. [297], After the 2020 U.S. elections, DeSantis and other Republicans proposed changes to Florida election laws. Ronald Dion DeSantis, is an American politician, and an attorney who has been the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. [165][166], In February 2021, DeSantis threatened to withhold COVID-19 vaccines from counties that criticized the manner in which vaccines were distributed. Here's how", "Trump Is Losing Ground to DeSantis in Poll After Poll", "Poll shows Ron DeSantis above 50% versus Donald Trump in Florida", "Trump left 'fuming' after at least 14 of his candidates projected to lose in midterms: Sources", "The Story Behind DeSantis's Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard", "Florida flies migrants to 'sanctuary' of Martha's Vineyard", "Venezuelans slam DeSantis after migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard", "Gov. Height. [75], In the November 8 election, DeSantis won with 59.4% of the vote to Crist's 40%. WebRon DeSantis is the 46th Governor of Florida. Sen. 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[258] He generally opposes firearm regulation, saying, "Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. [30], During his military career, DeSantis has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. He graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. Ron DeSantis is one of the most popular governors in America | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce", "Extreme policies, average statistics raise questions around Florida's Covid-19 data", "Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations", "Actually, the data don't suggest anything unusual about Florida's excess death toll", "White House looks at domestic travel restrictions as COVID mutation surges in Florida", "New talk of Florida travel restrictions by Biden administration stirs pot", "PolitiFact No indication that Biden administration is planning to shut down the Florida border", "No, Gov. Fights Mask and Vaccine Mandates, Florida Takes the Lead", "Florida Gov. The bill is designed to combat "woke indoctrination" in Florida businesses and schools by preventing instruction that could make some people feel that they bear "personal responsibility" for historic wrongdoings because of their race, gender or national origin, preventing instruction that teaches that individuals are "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. In a statement, DeSantis said "It is critically important that Spanish-speaking Floridians are able to exercise their right to vote without any language barriers. 's Combatant-in-Chief? [173][174][175] The same day, he signed a bill into law that prohibited businesses, cruise ships, schools, and government entities from requiring proof of vaccination for use of services. [197][198][199] The legislation was signed a day after Florida Republican lawmakers passed his anti-mandate agenda. "[184] He also said, "No elected official is doing more to enable the transmission of COVID in America than Joe Biden with his open borders policies. Former President Donald Trump says he isnt sweating a potential 2024 primary challenge from Florida Gov. [59] In the campaign, some sheriffs endorsed DeSantis, while other sheriffs backed Gillum. On January 11, DeSantis posthumously pardoned the Groveland Four, four black men falsely convicted of rape in 1949. Here's who he's talking to about that", "Coronavirus ravaged Florida, as Ron DeSantis sidelined scientists and followed Trump", "Secrecy and spin: How Florida's governor misled the public on the COVID-19 pandemic", "Florida and DeSantis Defy Covid-19 and the Critics", "California Versus Florida, a Covid Reckoning", "Florida now has more Covid-19 cases than any other state. [94], On February 2, 2021, DeSantis announced support for legislation to crack down on Big Tech and prevent alleged political censorship. [11] DeSantis graduated from Yale in 2001 with a B.A. [305], DeSantis played on the field the day of the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, and while not present at the time it occurred, he and fellow Representative Jeff Duncan reportedly met the perpetrator beforehand and were asked by him whether Republicans or Democrats were playing that day.[306]. [91] He competed with similar entreaties from Tennessee and Georgia. Abortion providers found in violation of the statute's provisions can be charged with up to a third-degree felony. [189] At a September press conference, DeSantis said that local governments will face a $5,000 fine for imposing vaccine mandates. Desantis is 44 years old and of American nationality as of 2022. DeSantis says he is running for reelection in 2022 -- not for president", "Florida Gov. ET Donald Trump isn't afraid of a little competition. [292] As of 2022, he has served three terms as a U.S. [48], On August 28, 2018, DeSantis won the Republican primary by defeating his main opponent, Adam Putnam. [249], On March 22, 2022, DeSantis signed into law bill SB 1054, which requires students entering high school starting in the 202324 school year to take a financial literacy course. states. [262][263] DeSantis has sought to ban "sanctuary cities". Before the Dobbs decision upheld the Mississippi law that inspired Florida's, the Supreme Court of Florida had cited the privacy argument to invalidate a similar state law. Florida Gov. [16][144], DeSantis favored reopening schools for in-person learning for the 202021 school year. [67][68] DeSantis was confirmed as the winner and Gillum conceded on November 17. [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. 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", "GOP lawmaker proposes amendment to stop Mueller investigation after 180 days", "Republican floats measure to kill Mueller probe after 6 months", "Florida Congressman Ron DeSantis running for U.S. Senate", "Trump's tweeted choice for Florida governor enters the race", "New lighthearted Ron DeSantis ad features his family, Trump jokes", "In Florida, Not All Politics Are Local, as Trump Shapes Governor's Race", "Andrew Gillum, a Black Progressive, and Ron DeSantis, a Trump Acolyte, Win Florida Governor Primaries", "GOP Florida governor nominee Ron DeSantis criticized for "monkey" remark", "Gillum responds to 'monkey this up' comment: DeSantis is joining Trump 'in the swamp', "Florida's Ron DeSantis Doubles Down on 'Monkey This Up' Comment", "DeSantis Warns Florida Not to 'Monkey This Up,' and Many Hear a Racist Dog Whistle", "Ron DeSantis tells Florida voters not to 'monkey this up' by choosing Gillum", "Can Ron DeSantis Displace Donald Trump as the G.O.P. 01:00. 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. [260], In November 2020, DeSantis proposed an "anti-mob" extension to the preexisting stand-your-ground law in Florida that would allow gun-owning residents to use deadly force on individuals they believe are looting. [38], DeSantis signed a 2013 pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity vowing to vote against any global warming legislation that would raise taxes. [298] According to a Tampa Bay Times analysis, DeSantis's signature match proposal could have led to rejections of his own mail-in ballots due to changes in his signature history over time; voting rights experts argued that the signature matching proposal could be used to disenfranchise voters whose signatures varied over time. [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). His Own Big Tech Law Could Force Them To Replatform Her", "No more 'ruling class culture': New legislation would jettison pensions for Congress", "DeSantis calls insurrection 'really unfortunate' and 'really a sad thing to see', "Florida high court sides with governor on felon voter rights", "Ex-Felons in Florida Must Pay Fines Before Voting, Appeals Court Rules", "Gov. [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. Many news outlets called his win a "landslide". Ron DeSantis calls for restrictive new voting laws", "Gov. [144] On March 10, federal official Anthony Fauci publicly confirmed that Florida had community spread. [288] When Twitter suspended DeSantis administration critic Rebekah Jones' account for violating rules against spam and platform manipulation, DeSantis's office applauded the decision, calling it "long overdue". [14][15] DeSantis attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Dunedin High School,[11] graduating in 1997. Vertol was paid $615,000 on September 8 for the transport, and received another $980,000 less than two weeks later. After high school, DeSantis studied history at Yale University. In May 2021, he signed into law a bill that prohibited businesses, schools, cruise ships, and government entities from requiring proof of vaccination. [271] In September 2021, DeSantis introduced a $5,000 signing bonus for Florida police officers in a bid to attract additional out-of-state police recruits. DeSantis cut spending in Florida, achieving a record budget surplus for the state, and engaged in recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. 4 4.DeSantiss Father Spread Racist, Misogynistic Rhetoric on Social . He replaced the entire South Florida Water Management District board. 2 2.Ron DeSantis Wikipedia. [62] DeSantis opposed allowing able-bodied, childless adults to receive Medicaid. [49] The race was "widely seen as a toss-up". [15][16] He was an outfielder on the Yale baseball team; as a senior in 2001, he had the team's best batting average at .336. Please consider summarizing the material. [186] The state appealed, automatically suspending Cooper's ruling while the appeal was considered, but Cooper overruled that suspension on September 8, lifting DeSantis's ban, citing the need to protect unvaccinated children. ", "RollCall.com Member Profile Rep. 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