DeSantis Halts Florida GOP's Attempt to Use Taxpayer Funds for Trump's Legal Bills
TL;DR
Just a day after endorsing Donald Trump, Florida governor Ron DeSantis shut down a move by Florida lawmakers to have taxpayers cover the former president's legal expenses. DeSantis made his stance clear on social media, prompting the collapse of the effort after he threatened to veto the legislation. This development comes amidst speculation about DeSantis' assertiveness and timing, with some viewing it as his boldest move against Trump yet.
- That didn't last long. Ron DeSantis kills bid to have Florida pay Donald Trump's legal bills. USA TODAY
- Allies back down on $5 million in Florida funds for Trump's legal bills, DeSantis threatens to veto Business Insider
- DeSantis sinks Florida Republican’s plan to help pay Trump’s legal bill The Guardian US
- Florida Republicans tried to waste taxpayer funds on Trump’s legal bills. Grovel much? | Opinion Miami Herald
- Florida plan to have taxpayers pay Trump's legal bills nixed after DeSantis veto threat POLITICO
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