Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism over a $10 million payment made to the First Lady's 'Hope Florida' initiative. Lawmakers are questioning the legality of the donation, which was later funneled into two political committees with ties to DeSantis and his former chief of staff. DeSantis has pushed back strongly, accusing Republican House leaders of joining Democrats and the media in a smear campaign. The controversy has sparked early political tensions ahead of the next gubernatorial race. Financial transparency and the use of public funds for political purposes are at the center of the debate.
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Classic DeSantis—using a so-called charity as a slush fund while screaming "witch hunt" when anyone asks questions.
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DeSantis continues to defend Hope Florida as lawmakers question $10M donation
State financial records show the Hope Florida Foundation granted $5 million apiece to two dark money political committees linked to the governor and his then-chief of staff.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis tells GOP House leaders 'shame on you' for Hope Florida investigation
The governor said Republican House leaders are joining the media and Democrats in "launching baseless smears" against him, the first lady and her foundation.
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