Summary of DeSantis Fumes Over GOP Lawmakers Not Doing Enough to Stop Trump-Backed Legal Weed
Summary of DeSantis Fumes Over GOP Lawmakers Not Doing Enough to Stop Trump-Backed Legal Weed
Governor Ron DeSantis is facing off with state GOP lawmakers for not opposing a ballot measure backed by Donald Trump to legalize marijuana in Florida. DeSantis criticizes his colleagues for lacking courage in fighting against legalization, while Trump advocates for smart regulations and personal freedom. The divide reflects a wider rift within the GOP, with legislators hesitant to challenge DeSantis. Despite public support for legalization, the outcome remains uncertain as the ballot measure requires 60% approval. The clash highlights the complexities of conservative attitudes towards marijuana legalization and illustrates the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party in Florida.
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Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is fuming mad with state GOP lawmakers who he says aren’t doing enough to stop a ballot measure—supported by former president Donald Trump—that would legalize marijuana in the state, according to a report in Politico.State Republicans have kept mum on the issue, but the news outlet noted DeSantis recently started lashing out against his colleagues who, unlike him he says, aren’t fighting to stop possible legalization.“You say you’re all about these issues, and then when it’s time to do something about it you’re nowhere to be found,” he told a Tallahassee church. “That is what courageous leadership is all about.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Governor Ron DeSantis is facing off with state GOP lawmakers for not opposing a ballot measure backed by Donald Trump to legalize marijuana in Florida. DeSantis criticizes his colleagues for lacking courage in fighting against legalization, while Trump advocates for smart regulations and personal freedom. The divide reflects a wider rift within the GOP, with legislators hesitant to challenge DeSantis. Despite public support for legalization, the outcome remains uncertain as the ballot measure requires 60% approval. The clash highlights the complexities of conservative attitudes towards marijuana legalization and illustrates the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party in Florida.