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DeSantis threatens to use ‘veto pen’ if Florida lawmakers pass measure to use taxpayer money for Trump’s legal bills
NY Post ^ | 1/22/2024 | Victor Nava

Posted on 01/23/2024 3:26:48 AM PST by usafa92

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.

In response to a Politico report noting that “some Florida Republicans” are backing a measure that could grant as much as $5 million to the 77-year-old GOP presidential primary front-runner, DeSantis tweeted: “But not the Florida Republican who wields the veto pen…”

The proposal, filed by state Sen. Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), would set aside state funds for legal fees incurred as a result of criminal charges brought by a “US public entity” on “qualified persons” who have been “subject to political discrimination.”

Trump isn’t named in the bill text, but to qualify for the money, individuals must meet “presidential eligibility requirements” and be Florida residents – both criteria that Trump meets.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
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To: Prolixus

I know. Maybe all states should pay his legal bills.

Sour grapes Ron is going to be like Chris Christie it looks like.

I guess the Florida job doesn’t mean much to him now.


41 posted on 01/23/2024 4:43:25 AM PST by dforest
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To: dforest

DeTankis is all about himself.


42 posted on 01/23/2024 4:43:44 AM PST by sauropod (The obedient always think of themselves as virtuous rather than cowardly.)
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To: sauropod

“DeTankis is all about himself.”

I for one are sick and tired of hearing about “Desantis” and I live in FL and love him as a Gov but running for 2024 was one big mistake.


43 posted on 01/23/2024 4:47:50 AM PST by VastRWCon (Fake News")
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To: usafa92

I wouldn’t try to make hay over this - he’s right - and he already endorsed President Trump...this is just cap trying to divide us and for some, it’s working....


44 posted on 01/23/2024 4:51:32 AM PST by trebb (So many fools - so little time...)
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To: usafa92

BTTT


45 posted on 01/23/2024 4:56:42 AM PST by nopardons
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To: usafa92

Oh please. Having state taxpayers fund legal fees for a candidate is absurd.


46 posted on 01/23/2024 4:57:09 AM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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To: usafa92

The powers that be backed DeSantis in order to split The Trump vote. His backers are still busy trying to drive that wedge. It’s what The GOPe always does. The GOPe wanted(wants) Nikki Haley. Don’t fall for it. Even if it comes from DeSantis himself. DeSantis endorsed Trump. Unite around Trump.


47 posted on 01/23/2024 4:59:16 AM PST by McCarthysGhost
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To: Sir_Humphrey

Not necessarily

The citizens of Florida may think it’s a good use of their money. Better than most


48 posted on 01/23/2024 5:00:45 AM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: NautiNurse

How about the Floridian Jan 6 prisoners?


49 posted on 01/23/2024 5:04:31 AM PST by lilypad
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To: usafa92

Meanwhile we paid him to be governor while he ran for president instead.


50 posted on 01/23/2024 5:11:43 AM PST by CodeToad (Rule #1: The elites want you dead.)
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To: CodeToad

What a load of crap. Pure unadulterated super bravado, self esteem inducing, bull shit


51 posted on 01/23/2024 5:15:18 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Hamascide is required in totality)
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To: bert

Coming from you, bert, that’s a compliment since you always take the opposite side of things.


52 posted on 01/23/2024 5:18:49 AM PST by CodeToad (Rule #1: The elites want you dead.)
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To: lilypad
Every U.S. citizen is free to contribute to the legal defense funds of their choice. Open your checkbook and write the check, put a stamp on it, and drop it into the nearest mailbox.

Liberals believe they know better than us mere citizens where, when and how much to direct your hard-earned money for their pet projects. Passing a bill to cover DJT's legal bills today will be the same tax used to pay for Biden's legal bills tomorrow. See how this works?

53 posted on 01/23/2024 5:22:32 AM PST by NautiNurse (🇺🇸 Bidenomics: "Over a billion three hundred million trillion three hundred million dollars!")
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To: bert
What a load of crap. Pure unadulterated super bravado, self esteem inducing, bull shit

You never fail to impress with your superior intellect bert. Thanks for the morning chuckle!

54 posted on 01/23/2024 5:25:10 AM PST by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust! Long live the Republic.)
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To: usafa92

Good.


55 posted on 01/23/2024 5:35:48 AM PST by Demiurge2 (Define your terms!)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

“Some things are about principles not personalities.”

What is principle about the political persecutions of Trump? You either have no principles or have TDS. There should be a political solution to a blatant political witch hunt.


56 posted on 01/23/2024 5:55:16 AM PST by BushCountry (A properly cast vote (1 day voting) can save you $2.00 a gallon.)
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To: 4Runner

Grow up. If you weren’t so childish, you’d merely be annoying. I’ve been here almost 14 years. And I live under the “thumb” of Phil Murphy, not Kathy Hochul, het it right.


57 posted on 01/23/2024 5:56:34 AM PST by usafa92 (Donald J. Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States of America!)
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To: Recompennation

NY should be responsible for bankrolling Letitia. By her own admission she ran for her position based on personal political feelings ignoring the law.


58 posted on 01/23/2024 6:38:00 AM PST by chopperk (e )
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To: dforest

Trump didn’t get public about it but the rep who proposed it sure did.

Besides it’s a waste of taxpayer money so the governor has every right to respond to this ridiculous proposition.


59 posted on 01/23/2024 6:44:08 AM PST by Sir_Humphrey (The “only Trumpers” are just as damaging to the conservative cause as are the “never Trumpers”)
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To: Sir_Humphrey

I don’t like Ron as a person at all . He is a snake and conniver. But he is Governor there for now. He probably should be wise enough (which he is not ) to not count on MAGA supporters to vote for him if he runs in 2028.

I am done with him.


60 posted on 01/23/2024 6:53:43 AM PST by dforest
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