Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s arranged to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack. It’s the latest official response DeSantis has taken to back Israel as he competes in the 2024 Republican primary.
Florida has sent cargo planes with healthcare supplies, drones, body armor, and helmets, said Jeremy Redfern, a spokesman for the governor’s office. The state also worked with private groups to supply weapons and ammunition at the request of Israel’s consul general in Miami, Redfern said.
[I wonder if Nikki Haley will complain about the Logan Act. It’s a surprising and smart move by DeSantis, who is reminding us what sitting governors can do to control the narrative while running for the presidency, and how non-office-holders can be put at a disadvantage. — Ed]
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