- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign collapsed in late January.
- Security seems to be a central theme in the laws he signed and the steps he took after his campaign.
- It also banned homeless people from sleeping on public property and children from using social media.
After ending his presidential campaign in January (in the wake of a poor performance in the primary and a chaotic debate), Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to take a different route rather than stand still. Selected. He has maintained his public profile by signing a series of security-focused bills. .
In a video announcing the end of his campaign, DeSantis previewed his future goals for the remainder of his term as Florida's leader, which should last until January 2027 barring any major setbacks.
“While this operation has ended, the mission continues here in Florida,” DeSantis said. “We will continue to show how this country should lead,” he said.
In the two months since returning to Florida full-time, DeSantis has been busy, signing several bills and orders with a common theme: safety and security.
On March 13, the governor sent 250 National Guard and National Guard troops to the southern coastline to help “combat illegal vessels coming into Florida from countries such as Haiti.” The state's announcement hinted that immigrants were invading Florida.
“When a nation faces possible invasion, it has the right and obligation to defend its territory and people,” the press release said. “Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida will act.”
On March 21, DeSantis enacted legislation banning Florida's homeless residents from sleeping on public property in an effort to “keep Florida's streets clean and ensure Florida's streets are safe for residents.” But some advocates have compared the move to the “criminalization of homelessness.”
Days later, the governor signed a bill banning children under 14 in Florida from using Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram in an effort to stop pedophiles from sending messages to children. said. It would also allow parents to sue social media platforms for $10,000 if their children's reported accounts are not removed immediately.
“Even if you have children in your home and it looks safe, there are predators that will get into your home,” he told a news conference. “They can do everything right and they know how to operate these platforms.”
Regardless of safety or security concerns, DeSantis signed a bill allowing wine to be sold in glass bottles up to 15 liters.
Florida's Republican-led Legislature has passed several bills this year that DeSantis could sign at any time, including raising the legal age to become a stripper and changing when drivers can use late left shifts. Such as restrictions.
Disney World and the state of Florida also, notably, created a special taxing district for theme parks that began after Disney executives spoke out against the state's informally named “Don't Say I'm Gay” law. An agreement was reached on Wednesday, ending a year-long battle over the issue.
