Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ top government staffers have been involved in raising campaign contributions for him, prompting a proposal from Republican lawmakers to restrict state employees from engaging in campaign activities during working hours. The proposal comes after reports that DeSantis’ office staffers were soliciting donations for a political committee aligned with his wife’s potential run for governor. The bill aims to prevent state employees, including those working for the governor, from fundraising efforts to support political campaigns.
The tension between DeSantis and Republican lawmakers has been growing, with proposals to investigate past administration decisions, including the allocation of $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to a charity run by Casey DeSantis, which then donated to a political action committee. This move has raised concerns about the use of state funds for political purposes and has led to calls for an investigation by the State House.
Critics argue that using state money from a Medicaid settlement for political reasons is improper, and Speaker Danny Perez has stated that the State House will look into the matter, potentially involving subpoenas for records from the charity. The issue has been politically charged, seen as a point of contention in the upcoming 2026 governor’s race, with supporters of Rep. Byron Donalds, endorsed by President Trump, using the controversy to attack the DeSantis family.
Social media posts from far-right figures like Laura Loomer have also gained attention, questioning Casey DeSantis’ involvement in the allocation of funds and labeling her as “Corrupt Casey.” The situation highlights the political challenges faced by DeSantis, once supported by a Republican-dominated Legislature but now under scrutiny from within his own party.
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