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Ron DeSantis

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Positions

Governor of Florida (2019-present)

U.S. Representative (2013-2018)

Organizations

Republican Party

State of Florida

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Governor of Florida (2019-present). Has enacted 'Don't Say Gay' law, banned books, attacked Disney for opposing his policies, sent migrants to other states as political stunt, and restricted voting rights.

Fascist Characteristics

book banning anti lgbtq legislation corporate retaliation voting restrictions immigrant deportation stunts

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Evidence

Signed 'Don't Say Gay' bill restricting LGBTQ+ discussion in schools, later expanded to all grades

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Retaliated against Disney for opposing his policies by dissolving their special tax district

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Flew migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard without warning as political stunt, facing kidnapping lawsuit

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Created 'Office of Election Crimes and Security' that disproportionately arrested Black voters for alleged fraud

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Oversaw removal of hundreds of books from Florida schools under vague 'harmful' content standards

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