A proposal introduced by Republican state lawmakers in Florida aims to bar state employees, including those working for Governor Ron DeSantis, from conducting traditional campaign activities like soliciting campaign contributions during working hours. This comes after reports that top staffers in DeSantis’ office helped raise funds for a political committee aligned with his wife, Casey DeSantis, who is considering a run for governor. DeSantis’ political machine has been testing the waters for a potential Casey DeSantis bid against Rep. Byron Donalds, who has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
The tension between DeSantis and Republican lawmakers has been escalating, with disputes over immigration proposals and investigations into state funds received as part of a settlement with a Medicaid operator. Critics have raised concerns about the use of state funds for political purposes through Casey DeSantis’ charity, the Hope Florida Foundation, which sent money to organizations that eventually contributed to a political action committee fighting against a pro-marijuana amendment.
The House Speaker has indicated that the chamber will investigate the matter, potentially including subpoenaing records from Hope Florida. The political implications of these disputes are being viewed through the lens of the upcoming 2026 governor’s race, with Donalds’ supporters using the issue to criticize the DeSantis family and garner support from loyal followers of Trump. Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has been vocal in her criticism, accusing Casey DeSantis of corruption on social media.
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