Florida Republicans just declared war on each other
So far neither side is backing down, and there’s a chance that the fight will drag on through the regular session that starts in early March and beyond.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida’s Republican era of good feelings appears over.
President Donald Trump’s home state is caught up in a never-before-seen power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature. It’s led to insults, promises of political payback and a mounting media offensive by the governor.
The scene is unlike any since Republicans gained control of state government nearly three decades ago. While past dustups between a GOP governor and Republican legislators have been fought over policies such as medical malpractice insurance or government subsidies for businesses, the current fight hits a top-tier issue crucial to Republican voters: illegal immigration.
DeSantis, in a move he said was meant to support the Trump administration’s efforts to squelch illegal immigration, called legislators to come to Tallahassee on Monday. And when they arrived, they promptly closed his special session, called their own and passed a bill that did not contain all of the asks the governor had requested. Legislative leaders insisted their bill was crafted after consulting with the White House.
Read more at: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/02/florida-republicans-desantis-legislature-war-00201900
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