Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) lashed out at a protest over a charity scandal that saw $10 million funneled to political action committees (PACs) used to defeat a pro-marijuana ballot initiative that the governor opposed.
In a video shared by Florida's Voice on Monday, DeSantis could be seen yelling at a protester during a press conference for a Red Snapper recreational event.
"Hey, hey, man!" DeSantis shouted. "Hey, man, we got a good — that's a fraud! You should be ashamed of yourself for peddling bogus narratives!"
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Last fall, the Hope Florida Foundation — Casey DeSantis' signature project — received $10 million and quietly funneled it to two PACs aimed at defeating a ballot measure that would have legalized marijuana in the state. The initiative's stated goal is to help get Floridians off welfare.
