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DeSantis Campaigns Against Donalds Amid Immigration Policy Tensions in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pressures lobbyists to avoid supporting Byron Donalds, while tensions escalate over local immigration enforcement policies.

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  1. Florida Launches Investigation Into City Council for Voting to Not Cooperate With ICE

    DeSantis, who ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2024, has developed a reputation as being tough on crime and illegal immigration, leading Florida to impose stricter laws.

    Florida Launches Investigation Into City Council for Voting to Not Cooperate With ICE

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  2. Ron DeSantis' team is urging Florida lobbyists not to back Rep. Byron Donalds for governor

    Though supporters of both sides of the potential GOP primary have aggressively attacked the other candidate on social media, outside of some early tension, neither side has really addressed the other.

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Updated: Mar 19th, 2025, 1:28 AM ET

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is actively urging lobbyists not to support Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor in 2026. As tensions rise over local immigration policies following a recent council vote in Fort Myers, DeSantis maintains Florida's strict compliance with federal immigration enforcement laws. The political struggle between DeSantis and Donalds may intensify as both navigate their campaigns amid controversial immigration issues.

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  • Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing that Florida laws must be followed.

  • Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump donors, is running for governor, creating friction within the GOP.

  • Florida's immigration policies have sparked debate, highlighting issues of sanctuary cities and local versus federal responsibilities.

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