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The Short Version
A high-profile political dispute between U.S. President Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over COVID-19 restrictions, federal contractor mandates, and immigration enforcement policies, characterized by public verbal exchanges and state-led federal lawsuits.
Latest Development
Biden Praises DeSantis as 'Gracious' During Hurricane Response
During a televised address on Hurricane Milton, President Biden described Governor DeSantis as 'gracious' in their communications regarding storm recovery.
October 9, 2024 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
October 9, 2024
Biden Praises DeSantis as 'Gracious' During Hurricane Response
Public statementDuring a televised address on Hurricane Milton, President Biden described Governor DeSantis as 'gracious' in their communications regarding storm recovery.
Source ↗October 8, 2024
DeSantis and Biden Affirm Cooperation Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Public statementAhead of Hurricane Milton, President Biden stated DeSantis was doing a 'great job' and cooperating, while DeSantis acknowledged that the White House had approved all Florida disaster requests.
Source ↗January 9, 2023
Trial Begins in Florida's Immigration Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
Legal filingFederal arguments opened in Pensacola regarding a 2021 lawsuit filed by Florida against the Biden administration, alleging federal immigration policies allowed thousands of un-detained migrants to enter the state.
Source ↗October 5, 2022
Biden and DeSantis Meet to Coordinate Hurricane Ian Relief
Verified eventPresident Biden visited Fort Myers Beach to assess damage from Hurricane Ian alongside Governor DeSantis, with both leaders publicly setting political differences aside to emphasize federal and state coordination.
Source ↗October 28, 2021
DeSantis Sues Biden Administration Over Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Legal filingGovernor DeSantis filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tampa alleging that President Biden overstepped his authority by mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractors.
Source ↗August 5, 2021
Biden Responds to DeSantis with 'Governor Who?'
Public statementWhen asked by reporters about DeSantis's comments regarding his border policy and COVID-19 guidance, President Biden quipped 'Governor who?' in response.
Source ↗August 4, 2021
DeSantis Rejects Biden's COVID-19 Advice
Public statementGovernor DeSantis responded to President Biden's remarks by stating 'I'm standing in your way' regarding parental rights and mask mandates, while urging Biden to focus on securing the southern border.
Source ↗August 3, 2021
Biden Urges DeSantis to 'Get Out of the Way' on COVID-19 Rules
Public statementPresident Joe Biden publicly criticized Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republican governors over their opposition to federal COVID-19 guidance, urging them to 'get out of the way' if they were not going to assist public health efforts.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. While legal challenges and political sparring over federal policies persist, both leaders have repeatedly suspended partisan conflict to coordinate federal disaster relief following Florida hurricanes.
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Sources
- 1.SourceBiden Praises DeSantis as 'Gracious' During Hurricane Response · Oct 9, 2024
- 2.SourceDeSantis and Biden Affirm Cooperation Ahead of Hurricane Milton · Oct 8, 2024
- 3.SourceTrial Begins in Florida's Immigration Lawsuit Against Biden Administration · Jan 9, 2023
- 4.SourceBiden and DeSantis Meet to Coordinate Hurricane Ian Relief · Oct 5, 2022
- 5.SourceDeSantis Sues Biden Administration Over Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate · Oct 28, 2021
- 6.SourceBiden Responds to DeSantis with 'Governor Who?' · Aug 5, 2021
- 7.SourceDeSantis Rejects Biden's COVID-19 Advice · Aug 4, 2021
- 8.SourceBiden Urges DeSantis to 'Get Out of the Way' on COVID-19 Rules · Aug 3, 2021
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