Published 3 months ago

DeSantis Kills Republican-Led Effort to Pay $5 Million of Trump’s Legal Bills in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis opposes the idea of using taxpayer money to pay Donald Trump's legal bills.
Senator Ileana Garcia proposed a bill to allocate up to $5 million of taxpayer funds for Trump's legal fees, but DeSantis criticized the idea.
The bill was later withdrawn by Garcia, and opinions on the matter were divided among Floridians.

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The Guardian

DeSantis sinks Florida Republican’s plan to help pay Trump’s legal bill

Governor, who ended White House bid on Sunday, vows to veto bill from state senator seeking $5m to help ex-president cover costs

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

That didn't last long. Ron DeSantis kills bid to have Florida pay Donald Trump's legal bills.

A little more than a day after dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Trump, DeSantis killed any effort by Florida lawmakers to have taxpayers pay the former president's legal bills.

3 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

DeSantis nixes Florida Republican’s plan to help pay Trump legal fees

The governor may have endorsed the former president as the party’s nominee — but he won’t back a proposal to help pay the candidate’s legal fees.

3 months ago

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New York Post

DeSantis threatens to use ‘veto pen’ if Florida lawmakers pass measure to use taxpayer money for Trump’s legal bills

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis let it be known Monday that he won’t support legislation in the Sunshine State that would put taxpayers on the hook for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills. …

3 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

DeSantis suggests he’d veto legislation paying Trump legal bills in Florida

DeSantis's veto pledge comes as Trump is facing four criminal cases, including one federal case related to his retention of classified documents, which is being heard before a Florida judge.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

DeSantis kills bill helping Trump day after endorsing former rival

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) quashed hope for a bill introduced in the Florida legislature that would allow taxpayer funds to pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal expenses. Republican Trump endorser state Sen. Ileana Garcia introduced the bill, “Grants for Victims of Political Discrimination,” which would authorize up to $5 million to be granted to a qualified person. However, DeSantis responded to a report on the bill on Monday that detai…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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