US EditionTrump Jr. calls on University of Florida’s board to reject new president
- The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously selected Santa Ono on May 27, 2025, to become the university's next president pending final approval in Orlando.
- The selection followed a confidential search amid growing conservative criticism and calls from Donald Trump Jr. and others to reject Ono due to his past support for diversity and climate initiatives.
- The individual appointed as president at the University of Florida, who previously led the University of Michigan, committed to maintaining a neutral stance on divisive topics and retracted some of his earlier comments regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change during his meeting with the board of trustees.
- His initial salary would be $1.5 million, making it the highest among Florida’s state university system presidents and significantly exceeding that of the second-highest paid president, while supporters highlight his leadership qualities and alignment with the values of Florida.
- The 17-member Board of Governors, responsible for overseeing the state university system, will make the ultimate decision on the appointment amid sustained conservative criticism, with significant consequences for UF’s leadership and political landscape.
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"Unfit To Lead": Rep. Steube Demands Florida Board Reject Dr. Ono As UF President
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has requested that the Florida Board of Governors block the appointment of Dr. Santa J. Ono as the next president of the University of Florida. The call to reject Dr. Ono, currently president of the University of Michigan, came in a letter sent by Rep. Steube following the University of […] “Unfit To Lead”: Rep. Steube Demands Florida Board Reject Dr. Ono As UF President
Donald Trump Jr. broke his word not to interfere in politics-related issues by ranting against Santa Ono
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Orlando SentinelTrump Jr. blasts UF president pick Ono as ‘woke psycho’
Donald Trump Jr. joined other conservatives in criticizing Santa Ono, the UF President nominee.
Trump Jr. calls on University of Florida’s board to reject new president
Donald Trump Jr. called on the University of Florida’s board of governors to reject former University of Michigan president Santa Ono as UF’s president following the school’s board of trustees unanimous vote to hire Ono. “WTF! Have the decision makers at @UF lost their minds!???” Trump Jr. exclaimed in a post on X on Wednesday.…
'WTF!': Donald Trump Jr. slams 'woke psycho' Santa Ono, says UF 'decision makers ... lost their minds'
Donald Trump Jr. is joining a chorus of critics of Santa Ono, the man who likely will be the next President of the University of Florida. “WTF! Have the decision makers at UF lost their minds!??? This woke psycho might be a perfect fit for a Communist school in California, but how is he even being considered for this role in Florida? Every single member of the Florida Board of Governors should vote against him!!!” Trump Jr. posted on X. Trump qu…
UF Presidential Finalist's Comments Make DeSantis 'Cringe,' Stays Quiet on Confirmation
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he trusts the Board of Governors to make the right call on the University of Florida’s embattled presidential pick, but amid mounting criticism from Trump world, he won't say what that choice should be. DeSantis's Thursday comments, where he weighed the different viewpoints on former University of Michigan president Santa Ono, came a day after MAGA world blasted the selection and demanded the Board of Governors—all DeSanti…
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