TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting set to be sworn in for his second term.
He will take oath at the historic capitol in Tallahassee Tuesday, followed by his inaugural address.
The ceremony’s theme: “Free State of Florida,” an often-heard catchphrase from the governor’s successful re-election campaign.
Though attention will be focused on the governor’s inauguration, there are many supporters who would like to shift that focus.
A Suffolk University/USA Today poll show voters prefer DeSantis over former president Donald Trump in a match-up, 56% to 33%.
The governor has certainly supported an agenda that points to party interests on a national level, such as signing the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act in 2022 and the 15-week abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Late last year, DeSantis claimed responsibility for flying a group of Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.
“Stop using Venezuelans as props for your political gain,” said Adelys Ferro, an activist at a September rally. “We are human beings.”
There are many events scheduled for Tuesday’s swearing-in, but most are private and are for donors who pay anywhere between $25,000 and $1 million.
However, the official inauguration is public and will commence at noon, Tuesday.
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