DeSantis Brings Anti-Woke Message to Illinois Amid Protests.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Peoria and Tazewell County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner in Illinois, where he attacked "woke" policies in big business and announced plans to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion language from public institutions. He also criticized ESG investment strategies and Walt Disney Co. for opposing the "Don't Say Gay" law. DeSantis relished needling Illinois and its Democratic Governor JB Pritzker, and attacked President Joe Biden for causing more damage than any president in their lifetime. DeSantis did not mention the bill he signed into law banning most abortions in Florida after six weeks, nor his likely run for president.