#DefundDeSantis - Twitter Hashtag

4 months ago

#DefundDeSantis He has systematically abused taxpayer money for political gain and shouldn’t get another freaking dime ....the same can be said of the “fiscally responsible oversight branch” They keep funding this bc of their own political aspirations.. @Daniel_PerezFL .. I remember when you said “if you keep banging people , eventually they begin to feel like a nail”… I had high hopes you’d be different but you’re not . You’re playing to one person- Donald Trump, NOT what is just and beneficial for 23 million Floridians Vote for change, Florida @davidjollyfl And please designate a task force to count the silverware at the mansion when the DeSantis family is booted from the mansion

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CathyNotToday2 🌿

@Cathy2NotToday

5 months ago

@fineout #DefundDesantis

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CathyNotToday2 🌿

@Cathy2NotToday

5 months ago

#DefundDeSantis “Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to talk about how “Florida was DOGE before DOGE was cool.” He spends a lot of time pointing fingers at government entities across the state that he accuses of abusing taxpayer money. But DeSantis should write the playbook on how to spend lavishly on his political priorities — the same ideology-driven spending he decries when it comes to things like DEI. He’s managed to spend a lot, and with little oversight, by declaring “emergencies” on immigration. That allows him to access money without going through the Legislature or complying with more than two dozen state laws and rules, including competitive bids DeSantis’ immigration enforcement efforts have cost $573 million in the past three years in emergency response funds. The rest of that money has been spent on real emergencies, such as responding to six hurricanes since 2022. FLDEM said it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half the cost of the immigration efforts. So far the agency has received nothing, though the federal govt approved a Florida request for over $600 million in Sept,. Even if that reimbursement comes through, federal money isn’t free money, either. 💰💰It’s also coming from taxpayers, who are paying for a bloated federal immigration budget. Remember what DeSantis said last year about federal spending: “We the People must stop the gravy train.” Apparently, he’s not worried about feasting on that gravy when it suits his political ambitions. The emergency management division’s report does not specify how much of those emergency funds went to Alligator Alcatraz, the tent-and-trailer immigration detention center DeSantis ordered built in a matter of days in the Everglades, just west of Miami-Dade County. It does say that millions were used to equip state agencies with radios and high-tech cameras. 🚩More emergency dollars went toward Florida’s immigration operations, called “Operation Vigilant Sentry,” than toward recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia in 2023 or after flooding in Fort Lauderdale that same year 🚩How did DeSantis manage to spend so much of our tax money without questions asked? 🚩We can thank the Legislature, which approved the emergency fund in 2022, allowing the governor to spend money without seeking lawmaker approval during emergencies. DeSantis declared a state of emergency in January 2023 in response to an influx of Cuban and Haitian migrants arriving by boat in the Florida Keys. He has extended those powers repeatedly, allowing him to not only spend freely but also to hire politically-connected vendors. That’s rich coming from the DOGE governor. Governors must have the flexibility to access money fast in times of crisis. But the Legislature should not allow them to abuse that authority. Lawmakers did have the sense to pass a law last year requiring more transparency on how the administration uses those funds. The law, however, may not go far enough. The report delivered to lawmakers does not break down in detail where that $573 million went. There’s no question that immigrants who commit crimes should be deported and that the southern border should be controlled. This is no plea for open borders. But is immigration in Florida truly an emergency, one that warrants the state spending millions of dollars to do the job of federal immigration enforcement? 🎯Are undocumented gardeners, babysitters and restaurant cooks as threatening to Floridians as hurricanes and natural disasters? 🎯🎯No, but they sure help DeSantis remain relevant in Republican circles as his term Lawmakers, who are currently in session, should consider ways to rein in that spending and create more oversight over when and how governors declare emergencies. Instead, the Florida Senate is considering a bill to expand the emergency fund through 2027. If Florida is truly fiscally conservative, it should not facilitate the creation of slush funds for its leaders.

Cathy2NotToday's tweet photo. #DefundDeSantis

“Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to talk about how “Florida was DOGE before DOGE was cool.” He spends a lot of time pointing fingers at government entities across the state that he accuses of abusing taxpayer money.

But DeSantis should write the playbook on how to spend lavishly on his political priorities — the same ideology-driven spending he decries when it comes to things like DEI. He’s managed to spend a lot, and with little oversight, by declaring “emergencies” on immigration.

That allows him to access money without going through the Legislature or complying with more than two dozen state laws and rules, including competitive bids

DeSantis’ immigration enforcement efforts have cost $573 million in the past three years in emergency response funds. The rest of that money has been spent on real emergencies, such as responding to six hurricanes since 2022.

FLDEM said it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half the cost of the immigration efforts.

So far the agency has received nothing, though the federal govt approved a Florida request for over $600 million in Sept,.

Even if that reimbursement comes through, federal money isn’t free money, either. 💰💰It’s also coming from taxpayers, who are paying for a bloated federal immigration budget.

Remember what DeSantis said last year about federal spending: “We the People must stop the gravy train.” Apparently, he’s not worried about feasting on that gravy when it suits his political ambitions.

The emergency management division’s report does not specify how much of those emergency funds went to Alligator Alcatraz, the tent-and-trailer immigration detention center DeSantis ordered built in a matter of days in the Everglades, just west of Miami-Dade County. It does say that millions were used to equip state agencies with radios and high-tech cameras.

🚩More emergency dollars went toward Florida’s immigration operations, called “Operation Vigilant Sentry,” than toward recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia in 2023 or after flooding in Fort Lauderdale that same year

🚩How did DeSantis manage to spend so much of our tax money without questions asked? 🚩We can thank the Legislature, which approved the emergency fund in 2022, allowing the governor to spend money without seeking lawmaker approval during emergencies.

DeSantis declared a state of emergency in January 2023 in response to an influx of Cuban and Haitian migrants arriving by boat in the Florida Keys.

He has extended those powers repeatedly, allowing him to not only spend freely but also to hire politically-connected vendors.

That’s rich coming from the DOGE governor. Governors must have the flexibility to access money fast in times of crisis. But the Legislature should not allow them to abuse that authority. Lawmakers did have the sense to pass a law last year requiring more transparency on how the administration uses those funds. The law, however, may not go far enough. The report delivered to lawmakers does not break down in detail where that $573 million went.

There’s no question that immigrants who commit crimes should be deported and that the southern border should be controlled.

This is no plea for open borders.

But is immigration in Florida truly an emergency, one that warrants the state spending millions of dollars to do the job of federal immigration enforcement?

🎯Are undocumented gardeners, babysitters and restaurant cooks as threatening to Floridians as hurricanes and natural disasters? 🎯🎯No, but they sure help DeSantis remain relevant in Republican circles as his term

Lawmakers, who are currently in session, should consider ways to rein in that spending and create more oversight over when and how governors declare emergencies.

Instead, the Florida Senate is considering a bill to expand the emergency fund through 2027.

If Florida is truly fiscally conservative, it should not facilitate the creation of slush funds for its leaders.

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Debby Hanoka (Jadis The Snow Queen Is Pro-Choice) @dhanoka

over 2 years ago

@lesleyabravanel @ballinaburren That seems like a credible threat to a high ranking government official. DeSantis needs to be investigated. #DeFundDeSantis

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Christopher Laird Simmons

@tophersimmons

almost 3 years ago

@OccupyDemocrats Hopefully they will ban the BIBLE in Florida due to all the incest, murder, death, destruction and vile behavior. #FLORIDASUCKS #DEFUNDDESANTIS

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Christopher Laird Simmons

@tophersimmons

almost 3 years ago

@thedailybeast Wait, dishonest GOP member? Mind blown. (*sarcasm) #DEFUNDDESANTIS

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Jeff Jefferson @3rdstpprayer

almost 3 years ago

#DefundDeSantis @rondesan

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Christopher Laird Simmons

@tophersimmons

about 3 years ago

@arstechnica @jbrodkin So, basically both Trump and DeSantis are big liars? Mind blown. #GOPLIES #DEFUNDDESANTIS #BOYCOTTFLORIDA

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Ria @CAFarmersDtr

about 3 years ago

#DefundDeSantis #HelpCanadaInstead 🇨🇦 🔥

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Debby Hanoka (Jadis The Snow Queen Is Pro-Choice) @dhanoka

about 3 years ago

@washingtonpost @KeeshkaBonham I will NOT allow my state to whitewash education, history, and everything that goes along with it. #DefundDeSantis

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Pineapple. Ducks lined up?🍷🍿🤣👸🏾 @krizzypowell

about 3 years ago

@chrislongview Serves Floridians right. I said it then say now Disney all the perks without the cost. Biggest self burn🤣🤣🤣🤣 #DeSantisDestroysFlorida #DefundDeSantis #DummyDeSantis

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Bass Grrrl 🎸🔬🐈🌲🌳🇺🇦

@pookerella

almost 4 years ago

@TheView He did. It’s illegal to transport illegal immigrants across state lines! #DefundDeSantis

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Vanessa Brito

@VanessaBritoMia

almost 4 years ago

Ron Desantis used Florida taxpayer money to produce his own documentary on GOP Human Trafficking. #DefundDeSantis

Ted Nesi @TedNesi

almost 4 years ago

VIDEO: Just spoke with @USRepKeating who represents Martha's Vineyard - he says island officials told him Gov DeSantis sent a videographer with the migrants to capture footage of them on MV Also praises @MassGovernor response More of our interview at 4p on @wpri12 #mapoli #MA09

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Vanessa Brito

@VanessaBritoMia

almost 4 years ago

Which one is it @RonDeSantisFL? Even a truck driver knows that a migrant is someone who chooses to move, and a refugee is someone who has been FORCED from their home. Forget Zombie Studies, looks like you need a degree in Migrant Studies. #FreeFlorida #DefundDesantis

Ted Nesi @TedNesi

almost 4 years ago

A source familiar with the situation on Martha's Vineyard tells me the migrants got off the chartered plane with these flyers

TedNesi's tweet photo. A source familiar with the situation on Martha's Vineyard tells me the migrants got off the chartered plane with these flyers https://t.co/2RHoWuqtQv

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Vanessa Brito

@VanessaBritoMia

almost 4 years ago

If you're from Florida and you're choosing to stay quiet, not volunteer, and not vote, then you're to blame. Period. Shame on DeSantis for leaving Florida behind and shame on anyone who stands by idly. @natsc83 @MikeRivero_FL @DHCFMiami @JuanSaaa #Vote #VoteBlue #DefundDesantis

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Tammy ☮️🌻🌻🌻🟧 @Tamster_D

almost 4 years ago

@funder #DefundDesantis

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Annette Taddeo

@Annette_Taddeo

over 4 years ago

.@GovRonDeSantis is actively DEFUNDING our schools. That is no way to govern a state, #DefundDeSantis.

WGCU Public Media @wgcu

over 4 years ago

The @MDCPS and @LeonSchools districts are preparing to file a new lawsuit against Florida over the state’s efforts to ban student #MaskMandates. 11 Florida school districts could face financial penalties for continuing to require student mask-wearing. https://t.co/5sRsiYmrPc

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Mel 😻 @mellian1

almost 5 years ago

#Florida #MailBallots I checked my mail-in ballot for Florida, and I had been purged. 🤬 I signed up again and got my confirmation. My husband is still registered. There is serious voter ballot/registration fraud in Florida. #DefundDeSantis

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Penny Revival @vjheath

almost 5 years ago

@MRH629 @scontorno @POTUS #defundDesantis #DesantisDestroysFlorida

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Annette Taddeo

@Annette_Taddeo

almost 5 years ago

The safety of our children should never be a political tool. Thank you @MiamiSup & every school district sticking up for what’s right despite the THREATS! #DefundDeSantis

CBS Miami

@CBSMiami

almost 5 years ago

Despite an appeals court ruling that said @GovRonDeSantis ban on school mask mandates can stay, @MDCPS and @browardschools are still requiring them. https://t.co/LIHsBjysma

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