GIFFORDS Florida: DeSantis Sacrificed Our Safety for Nothing
Washington DC — Today, GIFFORDS, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released a statement following the implosion of Governor Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign.
Samantha Barrios, GIFFORDS Florida State Director:
“Governor DeSantis spent the entirety of last year’s legislative session jamming through unpopular, dangerous laws that he thought would elevate him above Trump. While his embarrassing presidential campaign failed, he succeeded in letting gun lobby extremists spread their reckless ‘guns everywhere’ agenda to the Sunshine State.
“As Governor DeSantis returns home following his national faceplant, one thing is clear—neither Americans nor Floridians want him in charge. Florida deserves a leader who stands up to protect our families, not one who puts our kids’ safety at risk for political clout.”
Last year, GIFFORDS Florida launched a digital, print, and radio ad campaign against DeSantis’s dangerous “Anyone with a Gun” permitless carry bill. GIFFORDS Florida was formed in 2022 as the organization’s first state program.
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