They may have been bitter rivals in the 2024 presidential race, seeing red as they faced off in dueling media appearances and social media slams. But in 2025, President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are collaborating on the green.
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session on illegal immigration, despite legislative leadership calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible." "Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!" Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
The Florida governor called a special state legislature session to look at immigration enforcement under President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.
TALLAHASSEE — President-elect Donald Trump is backing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to call state lawmakers back to Tallahassee later this month for a special session to ensure state and local law enforcement officials are helping enforce Trump’s immigration agenda.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is convening state lawmakers for a special session to impose additional duties on local officials and secure funding to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown.
As Ashley Moody prepares to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy, those hoping for moderation from the Florida Republican should probably lower their expectations.
In another move that seems squarely aimed at regaining political favor with President-elect Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to fly at full staff on Inauguration Day, breaking with American tradition and presidential proclamations after the death of a president or former president.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's waiting till the last minute to announce his pick because he doesn't want the new person to be "a piñata" for the news media.