Ron DeSantis

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.
Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida.

Florida designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as terror groups, joining Texas


NYC lost nearly 500,000 residents since the start of the COVID pandemic

While New York's population declined 3.5%, Georgetown, Texas, had a population incline of 14.4%

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Florida's DeSantis seeks to disqualify judge in Disney case

Disney has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over "weaponizing" the state government's "don't say gay" law.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the 2023 NHGOP Amos Tuck Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, April 14, 2023.

Florida Governor DeSantis to enter US presidential race next week

DeSantis will likely file paperwork declaring his candidacy on May 25 to coincide with a donor meeting, with a more formal launch the week of May 29.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the 2023 NHGOP Amos Tuck Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, April 14, 2023.

DeSantis signs Florida ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors

In addition to Florida, at least 14 other states have banned treatments for transgender youth.

 Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks with his wife Casey DeSantis at his side during his 2022 US midterm elections night party in Tampa, Florida, US, November 8, 2022

Republican Jewish Coalition favors continued Ukraine assistance

The statement from the influential group comes as leaders in Congress and President Joe Biden are negotiating over a deal to raise the debt ceiling.

A supporter cheers as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019

Letters to the Editor May 15, 2023: Extraordinary

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Florida rejects Holocaust ed textbooks in clampdown on ‘woke’ instruction

DeSantis has advanced Holocaust education while also enabling parents to effectively remove Holocaust literature they don’t like from school libraries.

FLORIDA GOV. Ron DeSantis waves during The Jerusalem Post conference titled Celebrate the Faces of Israel at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem last week

Is Ron DeSantis, Florida's dark prince of woke, ready for White House prime time? - opinion

Following a series of lackluster performances at home and abroad, DeSantis is making his former idol and role model, Donald Trump, a very happy rival.

Florida Governor Ron Desantis speaks during a campaign rally by then US president Donald Trump at Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, Florida, US, October 23, 2020.

'Educated Evangelicals prefer DeSantis to Trump’ - CCU heads

DeSantis has not formally declared that he will run for president, but speculation is high that he will do so.

 Former US President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speak at midterm election rallies, in Dayton, Ohio, US November 7, 2022 and Tampa, Florida, US, November 8, 2022

Biden’s alienation of Riyadh makes Israeli-Saudi deal difficult - DeSantis

DeSantis also said that he supports a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty.

 Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Jerusalem Post and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Celebrating the Faces of Israel conference.