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[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

Florida’s Feud With Andrew Tate Could Kill Our Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill

Here's How (buckle up for a political lesson)👇👇

Florida is one of the strongest Republican States in the country, but behind the scenes, a major power struggle is unfolding:

The Trump camp versus the DeSantis camp

While former President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis have publicly patched up their differences after the Presidential race,

Their allies are quietly positioning themselves for dominance in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

That political battle could now threaten my bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state of Florida.

So lets go over the Players and the some poltiical Power Moves:

Governor DeSantis has been stacking Florida’s leadership with loyalists. And I don't blame him for doing so.

When he had the chance to appoint someone to the open Florida Senate seat, he passed over Laura Trump and instead chose Ashley Moody, a DeSantis ally.

To replace Moody as Attorney General, DeSantis appointed another loyalist, James Uthmeier.

Looking ahead to 2026, the race to replace DeSantis is already heating up.

The two frontrunners?

Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife, and Byron Donalds, a Trump-endorsed congressman.

Meanwhile, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is also in play, with Blaise InGoglia, a Florida Senator, expected to be DeSantis’ pick

While Joe Gruters, a Trump ally and the sponsor of my Florida’s Bitcoin reserve bill, is planning to run for the same job.

That’s where things get complicated.

Attorney General James Uthmeier is looking to make a name for himself by targeting Andrew and Tristan Tate, two controversial internet personalities with major influence in right-wing circles.

His move appears to be a political bet—Florida Republicans rarely have policy disagreements, so primary battles often come down to personal brand-building.

But the Tates have strong ties to Trump’s network, and if this legal fight turns into a political spectacle, it could create more friction between the Trump camp and the DeSantis camp.

Here’s why that matters for the Bitcoin reserve bill:

The bill’s first stop is in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, chaired by Blaise Ingoglia, a DeSantis ally.

If the DeSantis faction sees the bill as a win for Gruters (a Trump ally), they could stall it for political reasons.

Even though all major Florida Republicans support Bitcoin—including DeSantis, Ingoglia, Gruters, Donalds, Casey DeSantis, and CFO Patronis—political infighting could kill the bill by simply running out the clock.

in Short, The Bitcoin reserve bill should be a slam dunk. There’s no ideological opposition to Bitcoin within Florida’s GOP.

The problem?

Bills don’t always die because of policy disagreements—they die because of time and political maneuvering.

The DeSantis-Trump rivalry has already shaped Florida’s leadership.

Now, it may decide whether Florida moves forward with a state-backed Bitcoin reserve—or whether political gamesmanship buries a bill that would benefit all Floridians.

And that is today's politics 101 lesson. Plz like and subscribe.

[Bitcoin Bay Foundation @bitcoinbaytpa]

The Tampa River Center looking mighty fine today!

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It will be the most fun Bitcoin event of the year. We guarantee it!

[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

Floridas next governor just endorsed our strategic bitcoin reserve bill‼️‼️

[FBBA @BlockchainFL]

Twiskers is more than just a meme token—it's a movement.

Focused on advocating for DeFi legislation in Florida and all across the United States,

Twiskers is empowering communities through crypto with impactful initiatives in disaster relief, education, and social good! 🌎

[Anessa Allen Santos @anessasantoslaw]

This is absolutely magnificent!!! Congratulations to Ross, his mom, @sashahodler and everyone who worked on his case for his much deserved freedom!!!

[Bitcoin Magazine @BitcoinMagazine]

JUST IN: DONALD TRUMP IS OFFICIALLY BEING SOWRN IN AS THE FIRST BITCOIN PRESIDENT OF THE US 🇺🇸

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[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

Reminder to ignore all the negative people who kept acting like this wouldn’t happen

Some peoples only job in life

Is to make you as negative as they are

Simply ignore them and move on

[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

Ross Ulbricht has been set free!!

[BitcoinDay @bitcoindayio]

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[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

After much discussion and deliberation among ALL the Florida Bitcoin meetups, we officially recognize @bitcoinbaytpa as the TRUE winner of the Bitcoin Games.

[Bitcoin Bay Foundation @bitcoinbaytpa]

The Bay is made up of athletes

[Francis X. Suarez @FrancisSuarez]

No. 1 in the country Venture Capital growth since the pandemic!!!!! 💥

[North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative @NC_Blockchain]

@SmindCrypto The @NC_Blockchain Initiative Releases Statement on Buncombe County's Proposed Moratorium | We strongly oppose proposal to invoke N.C.G.S. 160D-107 as a means to limit “proof of work”

Full Statement Here: https://t.co/qYPp9aaiek… #Bitcoin📷 #BitcoinMining #Blockchain

[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

STATES CONTINUE TO AGGRESSIVELY LEAD THE WAY IN BITCOIN POlLICY 🌊

With both Arkansas and Montana passing “Right to Mine” bills, it is clear that we have to continue the momentum.

How can you 🫵 get involved? 👇👇

States must pursue a strong cohesive strategy together. That’s how WE WIN

That is why I am proud to announce today that the UNITED STATES BLOCKCHAIN COALITION HAS LAUNCHED!

This is a strategic partnership being run bt @ArryinSeattle with huge support from @lee_bratcher of Texas, Florida, and others.

If you want to get plugged in, find your States Association and meet with its leader.

State must be led by grassroots! Let’s get it done!

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[Arry @ArryinSeattle]

Let’s change the conversation away from noise and opinion.

Let’s be DATA-INFORMED and DATA -DRIVEN. Let’s look at the real economic impact of where we stand today and go from there.

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[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

FLORIDA’s CBDC BILL HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC: PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING

[DrΞw @tampa_drew]

@BlockchainFL it’s a lifestyle. ☀️

[FBBA @BlockchainFL]

Must attend event. @bitcoinbaytpa is doing the exact type of work #bitcoiners everywhere should be doing. Start local. Build out from there.

[Bitcoin Bay Foundation @bitcoinbaytpa]

Hey everyone, super excited to announce our inaugural business workshop! If you know any business owners make sure to tell them. We'll be doing these quarterly along with other events like family outings and community service days so stay tuned!
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[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

Elizabeth Warren Is Up For Re-Election in 2024 🚨 ‼️

Is anyone in crypto going to fund her Primary Opponent? General Election Opponent?

NOW’S YOUR CHANCE! OTHERWISE 6 MORE YEARS!

[Samuel Armes @samuelarmes]

📢 ATTENTION CRYPTO POLITICAL VISIONARIES 🚨

You all heard the Coinbase SEC news.

Here's my main takeaway:

The enemies of Bitcoin, crypto and web3 are winning because they are better coordinated and organized than we are.

Yes, there are many groups that are working to lobby Congress on crypto/web3.

But we are not NEARLY coordinated enough in how we are uniting across these groups to out-coordinate the enemies of our industry.

It's time for us to LEVEL UP the way we coordinate to stop these threats to our industry, our livelihoods, and our most basic freedoms.

Because EVERYTHING IS AT STAKE.

That's why I'm convening the most strategic minds in web3—including policymakers, influencers, lawyers, political strategists, and community leaders—for a Crypto Defense War-Gaming Session during Bitcoin 2023 in Miami.

This closed-door, space-limited meeting is a follow-up to two highly successful war-gaming sessions I hosted last year.

If you're interested in attending, reply to this tweet and make sure your DMs are open. 👇