Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his state would be rewarding the police and other first responders with $1,000 bonuses for doing their lifesaving work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeSantis made the announcement Wednesday, flanked by first responders and members of law enforcement during a news conference in front of the Satellite Beach Police Department.
During the event he also announced he would sign the state’s budget.
The police officers surrounding the governor applauded DeSantis for the move, which he said would fund the police “and then some,” throwing sand in the face of progressives who want to defund law enforcement.
“I asked the legislature in this legislative session, we need to do bonuses for law enforcement,” DeSantis said. “Some wanted to defund the police, we’re funding the police, and then some.”
FL Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $1K bonuses to law enforcement officials in his state:
“Some want to defund the police. We’re funding the police and then some.” pic.twitter.com/qy3bhedlye
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 5, 2021
I love this man. 2024 – if Donald Trump decides not to run I welcome Governor DeSantis to be our President. If Donald Trump does run he should let DeSantis remain governor (not VP) and highlight what he’s doing in Florida so that in 2028 Governor DeSantis can take over the Presidency. With several administrations and some red states proving conservative values win over wokeness America will once again be GREAT!