A proposal championed by Republicans in the state House of Florida would prohibit state employees, including those working for Governor Ron DeSantis, from engaging in campaign-related activities during working hours, such as soliciting campaign contributions. This comes after reports that DeSantis’ top staffers had helped raise campaign money for a political committee aligned with the governor’s wife, Casey, who is considering running for governor. DeSantis has faced criticism from some Republican lawmakers who are pushing for legislation that would erode his authority and investigating past decisions made by his administration. Additionally, there are questions about the use of state funds, including $10 million from a Medicaid settlement, by a charity run by Casey DeSantis for political purposes. The tension between DeSantis and Republican lawmakers intensified after a fight over an immigration proposal, and now extends to investigations into the use of state funds. This political situation is seen in the context of the upcoming 2026 governor’s race, with supporters of Rep. Byron Donalds, who is backed by President Trump, using these controversies to criticize both Ron and Casey DeSantis. The House Speaker has indicated that the chamber will investigate the matter further, which could involve subpoenaing records from the charity involved. The accusations of corrupt behavior have been amplified by far-right figures like Laura Loomer, who have a significant following on social media.
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