Meanwhile, Republicans and conservative influencers have argued that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was due to its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, but the 2018 repeal of stricter regulations on regional banks and the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates are seen as more likely causes.
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At a rally in Iowa, former President Donald Trump took aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling him "DeSanctus" and saying he probably shouldn't have endorsed him in his bid for the governor's mansion. Trump also compared DeSantis to 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, and said he will "protect Iowa ethanol from anyone who wishes to destroy it." The former president said he last spoke to DeSantis "a couple of days ago," but did not elaborate on the conversation.
Key takeaways: Governor Ron DeSantis made his first stop in Iowa, speaking to an audience of more than 1,000 DeSantis’ speech focused on his opposition…
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and Republican presidential candidate, has called for changes to Social Security and Medicare programs, including raising the retirement age for younger generations. This call for entitlement reform has been met with criticism from former President Donald Trump, who is also running for the Republican nomination. The issue of entitlement reform will be a major factor in the 2024 GOP presidential primary campaign, as the candidates' positions on the issue will likely affect the outcome.
Florida Republicans have introduced three bills to expand upon the state's "Don't Say Gay" law, which restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The bills, H.B. 1223, H.B. 1069, and H.B. 1320, all take aim at different aspects of gender and sexuality education in public schools. The bills have been met with criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups, while supporters argue that they are necessary to protect the rights of parents. The bills are currently being considered by the Florida Legislature and are expected to be voted on during the 2023 session.
In his fifth state of the state address, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted his accomplishments and opposition to the "biomedical security state". During the speech, a Republican state legislator proposed a bill that would ban abortion at six weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis did not comment on the legislation, instead focusing on Florida's success as a destination for Americans looking for a better life and his commitment to making Florida a better place for its citizens. The proposed abortion ban has been met with both praise and criticism and is currently being debated in the state legislature.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday, outlining his plans for the coming year and encouraging lawmakers to tackle a lengthy list of priorities. On the same day, a Florida Republican filed a six-week abortion ban, sparking debate among both sides of the aisle. DeSantis' speech and the proposed legislation have raised questions about the future of access to abortion care in the state.
At the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely Republican 2024 presidential candidates, earning 62% of the vote. However, the absence of key potential players, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has sparked debate among Republicans about how to best set a new course for the party and nominate someone other than Trump in 2024. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement that he would not run further highlighted the divisions within the party, leaving the question of who will ultimately emerge as the Republican nominee in the next presidential election unanswered.