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'Shame on you,' DeSantis responds to Hope Florida allegations
mynews13 ^ | april 15, 2025 | spectrum news

Posted on 04/15/2025 2:20:17 PM PDT by backpacker_c

Gov. Ron DeSantis came out swinging Monday against allegations that first lady Casey DeSantis’ charitable initiative, Hope Florida, funneled taxpayer money for political purposes.

The DeSantis administration is accused of steering $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to Hope Florida.

Shortly after that disbursement, Hope Florida sent $5 million each to two separate not-for-profit organizations, Secure Florida’s Future, run by the Chamber of Commerce and Save our Society from Drugs, according to reporting from the Tampa Bay Times.

(Excerpt) Read more at mynews13.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: casey; corruption; desantis; fudgepackerc; moneylaundering
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Not satisfied with doing money laundrying of funds...

Desanctimonious has somehow made working with hope florida a part of the state government medicaid system

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/07/hope-florida-casey-desantis-problems-00277344

(AHCA) The agency, which oversees most of the Medicaid program, has made participation in Hope Florida a contractual requirement for insurance companies that provide managed care coverage

More (corrupt) resume enhancements for desantis

1 posted on 04/15/2025 2:20:18 PM PDT by backpacker_c
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To: backpacker_c

SOP. Bring receipts.


2 posted on 04/15/2025 2:24:03 PM PDT by griswold3 (Truth Beauty and Goodness)
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To: backpacker_c

Smells like Money Laundering!


3 posted on 04/15/2025 2:26:51 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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To: backpacker_c

I deny the allegations. And the alligators.


4 posted on 04/15/2025 2:27:06 PM PDT by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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To: backpacker_c

The only “Hope” with DeSantis, is the hope his wife can become Governor.


5 posted on 04/15/2025 2:28:22 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: backpacker_c

So, is that it, Ron? The donations were lawful because they went to a good cause, his wife’s charity? For Casey DeSantis, running for governor will now be like trying to run a marathon carrying an 80 pound sack of concrete.


6 posted on 04/15/2025 2:29:28 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: mass55th

Our family supports Byron Donalds.


7 posted on 04/15/2025 2:29:38 PM PDT by navymom1 (God bless President Trump!)
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To: backpacker_c

Charity foundations have always been a cash cow for Democrats. Look at how DOGE exposed USAID and other crooked schemes used by Obaana, Biden, Hillary and most members of Congress.

Now look at Ron and Casey’s finances. Are they millionaires? Can anyone find where they personally profited?

If yes, then proceed with the investigation.

If no, then shut up.


8 posted on 04/15/2025 2:29:52 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Nobody elected Elon Musk? Well nobody elected the Deep State either.)
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To: griswold3

DeSantis doing a excellent job, posting hit pieces will not change the fact he is one of the best


9 posted on 04/15/2025 2:30:24 PM PDT by wild74
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To: Responsibility2nd

DeSantis bank accounts rise: net worth tops $1.77 million

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/07/01/desantis-bank-accounts-rise-net-worth-tops-177-million/


10 posted on 04/15/2025 2:34:25 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Responsibility2nd

It seems in 2018 his estimated net worth was $54,001. Today it appears net worth about 1.75 million.

I have no idea how accurate this is.


11 posted on 04/15/2025 2:38:07 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: backpacker_c

Our local conservative FL talk radio station made this the entire subject today.

They were saying HOPE Florida was a Casey DeSantis pet project and that Casey has intents to run for Governor in 2026.

I have not had time to follow this kerfuffle closely, but Casey as FL GOV is a non-starter for this FL resident.


12 posted on 04/15/2025 2:38:20 PM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: dragnet2

If true (if the media isn’t lying) then yeah. This could be a red flag.

But 1.75 million ain’t all that anymore.


13 posted on 04/15/2025 2:40:21 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Nobody elected Elon Musk? Well nobody elected the Deep State either.)
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To: wild74; Responsibility2nd
Look at finances to see if desanctus is corrupt?

Well, he got away with breaking mccain feingold regulation s in laundering $83 million in state level campaign funds, into his presidential campaign....

And there's plenty of documentation, the money was transfered on the FEC site....

And this isn't a hit piece.... because it's true what it is detailing, happened.

14 posted on 04/15/2025 2:43:06 PM PDT by backpacker_c
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

I have not had time to follow this kerfuffle closely, but Casey as FL GOV is a non-starter for this FL resident.

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I don’t get the anti-Casey sentiment. Casey would simply be a figure head with Ron really in charge.

If Floridians like Ron, then why not keep him in power?

Thank God they could not convince Mooch to run. She could have won with all America knowing Barack would also be the power behind the throne.

But Mooch hates America too much to do that.


15 posted on 04/15/2025 2:45:01 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Nobody elected Elon Musk? Well nobody elected the Deep State either.)
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To: SoConPubbie

At least you spelled laundering correctly. 🙃


16 posted on 04/15/2025 2:47:08 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: backpacker_c

If you spent more time attacking liberals and dimwits instead of conservatives republicans you might feel better about yourself at the end of the day


17 posted on 04/15/2025 2:47:57 PM PDT by wild74
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To: Responsibility2nd

“I don’t get the anti-Casey sentiment. Casey would simply be a figure head with Ron really in charge.”

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So you’re okay with that kind of deception/ruse?


18 posted on 04/15/2025 2:50:19 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: backpacker_c
Another Desantis Deranged Hater alert .
Are you a Dem Troll posting here ?

Your Non Stop Trashing and
Non Stop Posting of any Dem Media Desantis Hit Piece makes you
smells like a Dem Plant .

You are obviously SCARED of him like all Dems are . You are actively Trashing our Great Gop Governor here for the
Dems .
Are you a Paid Dem poster ? You are way too terrified of Desantis like all Dems are .

19 posted on 04/15/2025 2:51:16 PM PDT by ncalburt ( Gop DC Globalists are the evil )
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To: jacknhoo
Ack!

Missed that.... in defense, I'm claiming my brain is fried from trying to file my taxes and reading tax code :-(

20 posted on 04/15/2025 2:51:33 PM PDT by backpacker_c
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