Trump and DeSantis Clash Over Pandemic Response

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claimed his state chose "freedom over Fauci-ism" during the pandemic, defending his response to COVID-19 amid criticism from former President Trump. DeSantis argued that Florida protected people's jobs, rights, and businesses while ensuring children could have an education. Trump has repeatedly criticized DeSantis over his pandemic record, pointing to the state's relatively high number of deaths and brief lockdown. However, DeSantis responded by claiming that Trump wouldn't have made the same comments six months ago and took a subtle dig at the former president's leadership style.