DeSantis Blocks Florida Funds for Trump's Legal Bills

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected a move by some Republican lawmakers to have taxpayers cover former President Donald Trump's legal bills, following his endorsement of Trump and withdrawal from the presidential race. The lawmakers had proposed a bill that could have allowed the state to pay up to $5 million for Trump's legal expenses, but DeSantis, wielding the veto pen, made it clear that he was against the idea.
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