Florida GOP lawmakers are concerned about potential repercussions from Governor Ron DeSantis for endorsing former President Donald Trump. Over a dozen legislators are waiting to see if DeSantis will cut their preferred projects from the budget after they backed Trump over DeSantis during the GOP presidential primary.
Some fear DeSantis may retaliate, given his history of taking action against perceived opponents and pushing his priorities in the Legislature. Lawmakers worry their top priorities may be at risk due to their Trump endorsements.
DeSantis has significant power over the budget and can veto individual parts. While he hasn’t specified which projects he’ll target, he’s hinted at trimming the budget.
Many GOP lawmakers initially supported DeSantis and helped advance his conservative agenda but are now concerned about potential fallout from their Trump endorsements.
Some lawmakers who endorsed Trump aren’t worried about DeSantis’ reaction, believing their constituents’ interests align with theirs. Past experiences with DeSantis cutting budget items have fueled concerns among lawmakers about potential retribution.
GOP Rep. Randy Fine, who switched his endorsement from DeSantis to Trump, believes DeSantis will take a hard look at all projects but doesn’t think endorsements will determine veto decisions.
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DeSantis’ influence may extend beyond the budget, as lawmakers face elections, and the governor could involve himself in state races.
Overall, lawmakers hope to move forward and build alliances, rather than dwelling on past political differences.
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