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Ron DeSantis.

American politician (born 1978)

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  • David Jolly Operational

    David Jolly and Ron DeSantis are actively competing for the Florida gubernatorial office through political rivalry and differing policy views.

    Well supportedTue 12:00
  • Paul Renner Operational

    Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis are active political rivals who are currently running for the governorship and influence each other's campaigns.

    Well supportedAug 15
  • Donald Trump Operational

    The relationship is characterized by dynamic political interaction, oscillating between strong policy alignment and intense electoral rivalry.

    Well supported03:02
  • DeSantis directs state education policy and controls the budget, which the FDOE executes as a state agency.

    Well supportedOct 14
  • Ron DeSantis exercises executive authority over the Florida Department of Transportation through policy mandates and directives.

    Well supportedOct 15
  • Jay Collins Structural

    Collins holds a formal appointed position under DeSantis while simultaneously engaging in political competition with him.

    Well supportedOct 9
  • Isaias Operational

    DeSantis actively manages the crisis caused by Hurricane Isaias, issuing warnings, declaring emergencies, and coordinating recovery efforts.

    Well supportedOct 12
  • Jackie Espinosa Structural

    Ron DeSantis holds the authority to suspend Jackie Espinosa from her elected official position.

    Some supportWed 18:42
  • James Uthmeier Structural

    DeSantis formally appointed Uthmeier to high-level roles, establishing a hierarchical relationship that facilitates joint political action.

    Well supported00:45
  • Muslim Brotherhood Operational

    Ron DeSantis is actively designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a domestic terrorist organization under Florida state law.

    Well supportedOct 14
  • Flock Safety Structural

    Ron DeSantis utilizes his executive authority to regulate and mandate the removal of Flock Safety's LPR camera technology from state roads.

    Well supportedSep 17
  • Tallahassee Structural

    Ron DeSantis executes his duties as Governor, including legislative and executive actions, from the state capital, Tallahassee.

    Well supportedThu 00:34
  • Casey DeSantis Structural

    Ron and Casey DeSantis are married, and their public roles are intertwined through political and charitable partnership.

    Well supportedAug 30
  • Collier County Structural

    Ron DeSantis holds a formal governing and administrative role within Collier County, utilizing county resources and land for his administration's operations.

    Well supportedSep 24
  • Florida Cabinet Structural

    DeSantis's policy designations and rules require formal approval and review by the Florida Cabinet.

    Well supportedFri 03:37
  • Ashley Moody Structural

    Ron DeSantis formally appointed Ashley Moody to various governmental positions, including Secretary of State and U.S. Senate.

    Well supportedOct 15
  • Byron Donalds Operational

    DeSantis and Donalds transitioned from political rivals to allies, with DeSantis endorsing Donalds and Donalds aligning with his political agenda.

    Well supportedThu 03:32
  • Palm Beach County Structural

    Ron DeSantis uses his executive and legislative authority to regulate, fund, and appoint officials within Palm Beach County.

    Well supportedThu 22:28
  • Pensacola Operational

    DeSantis actively influences Pensacola through state funding, infrastructure support, and disaster response coordination.

    Well supportedMon 22:31
  • Gainesville Structural

    DeSantis's state authority imposes regulations and influences local governance through mandates and appointments in Gainesville.

    Well supportedWed 20:05
  • Matt Gaetz Transactional

    Matt Gaetz served as a campaign adviser to Ron DeSantis.

    Some supportAug 31
  • Leon County Structural

    DeSantis uses his state governing authority to regulate and influence Leon County's financial and political operations.

    Well supportedOct 9
  • DeSantis exercises executive, financial, and regulatory control over FSU's operations, including budget approval and research funding.

    Well supportedSep 14
  • New College of Florida's existence, funding, and operational plans are subject to the executive control and political influence of Ron DeSantis and the state apparatus.

    Well supportedSep 10
  • Republicans Operational

    Ron DeSantis actively supports and implements policy initiatives aligned with the Republican party's objectives.

    Well supportedFri 02:23
  • The Agency for Health Care Administration functions as the administrative arm implementing the policy agenda of Ron DeSantis's office.

    Well supportedAug 12
  • Lee County Structural

    Ron DeSantis holds a formal, appointed leadership role within the structure of Lee County government.

    Some supportOct 12
  • Moms for Liberty Operational

    The organization and the political figure actively share views and mutually influence each other's political trajectory and growth.

    Well supportedAug 25
  • Ron DeSantis appoints representatives to the board of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

    Some supportSep 21
  • Miami-Dade County Structural

    DeSantis uses state executive and legislative authority to impose regulations, preemption, and jurisdictional changes upon Miami-Dade County.

    Well supportedThu 17:21
  • state Structural

    Ron DeSantis holds the formal office of governor, exercising the state's executive authority to implement policy and manage administration.

    Well supportedMon 21:37
  • Central Florida Structural

    Ron DeSantis utilizes his political authority and administrative oversight to govern and shape the infrastructure and development of Central Florida.

    Well supportedMon 09:57

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