Trump Allies Pressure DeSantis Over Florida ‘Resign-to-Run’ Law
A political action committee (PAC) allied with former President Donald Trump is seeking an ethics investigation against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a presumed challenger to Trump’s bid to become the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.
Taylor Budowich, head of a PAC called “Make America Great Again Inc.,” alleges that DeSantis has been running an illegal “shadow campaign” for president of the United States while skirting Florida’s “resign-to-run” law.
The allegations, including concerns about DeSantis-aligned fundraising and expenditures, are detailed in a 15-page letter asking the Florida Commission on Ethics to investigate DeSantis’ activities.
The PAC’s website says the group’s mission is “to ensure a second Trump administration and to promote America First candidates.” But the PAC also cites a standard Federal Elections Commission (FEC) disclaimer, saying it is “not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.”…