Desantis

3 stories on Desantis. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed

DeSantis Denies WaPo Report of Secret 2028 Campaign Prep
Nov 7, 2026
Left: The Washington Post report relied on three sourced accounts describing concrete campaign preparation steps, including outreach to a national political consultant and a fundraising text from a DeSantis-aligned super PAC, details that suggest more than idle speculation.
Right: DeSantis directly and unambiguously denied the report, calling it fabricated and asserting he has not contacted anyone about a campaign for any office.
CAIR Shuts Down in Florida After 'Domestic Terrorist' Ruling
Nov 7, 2026
Left: The ruling allows state officials to brand a civil rights organization 'terrorist' without the due process protections normally required before such a designation, raising broader concerns about unchecked executive power.
Right: State officials describe the ruling as validation of their authority to act against organizations they believe have documented ties to extremist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.
DeSantis Breaks With Trump, Won't Back Scandal-Hit Rep. Mills
Aug 15, 2026
Left: A sitting Republican governor's public break from a sitting Republican president's endorsement signals how serious the allegations against Mills have become, even within his own party.
Right: President Trump's endorsement of Mills as an 'America First Patriot' shows continued support at the top of the party, and DeSantis's position is not the final word within the GOP.