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


Jews and Christians celebrate Israel at Boca Raton Synagogue

Approximately 1,000 Christians and Jews gathered for discussion, musical performances and dancing.

 former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, October 12, 2021

Some Jewish Republicans have Trump fatigue, but can't quit him - analysis

Donald Trump haunted a conference that was supposed to focus on helping the party recover from his loss and the turmoil he spurred in its wake.

Republican Jewish Coalition members listen to a prerecorded video from Donald Trump, in the Venetian resort in Las Vegas, Nov. 6, 2021.

Mayor of town where Unilever HQ sits: Reverse Israel stance

Unilever CEO Alan Jope said to the Englewood Cliffs mayor that the company "still opposes the BDS movement and that they still have a commitment to [their] business in Israel."

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DeSantis warns on investing in Unilever after Ben & Jerry's Israel stance

“I will not stand idly by as woke corporate ideologues seek to boycott and divest from our ally, Israel,” DeSantis said in a news release.

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.

Trump beats DeSantis as GOP 2024 presidential favorite in CPAC straw poll

The CPAC poll results are a sharp turnaround from a straw poll taken last month for the Western Conservative Summit.

THEN-US PRESIDENT Donald Trump winks at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint news conference in  the White House in January.

DeSantis edges out Trump as Republican 2024 presidential favorite - poll

The Florida governor's standing in the polls comes as his popularity among GOP voters continues to rise * Ted Cruz at distant 3rd place, followed by Mike Pompeo, Tim Scott.

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.

Florida’s Jewish agricultural commissioner announces run for governor

In 2019, she traveled to Israel in part to research Israeli agricultural technology advances, but also to demonstrate that Democrats remained in the pro-Israel camp.

Voters leave a polling station in Tallahassee, Florida, November 6, 2018

Broward County, Florida commission passes anti-Israel boycott resolution

The Florida state legislature in 2016 passed an anti-BDS bill that prevents state institutions from investing in or contracting with companies that boycott companies or products made in Israel.

Ron DeSantis visits Brauser Maimonides Academy Jewish Day School, November 2018

Florida’s DeSantis removes Airbnb from state blacklist

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan visit the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation against antisemitism into law

The legislation defines as antisemitism calls for violence against Jews, advancing conspiracy theories about Jewish control and Holocaust denial.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses the Israel-USA Business Summit 2019, May 29, 2019