Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis was born on September 14, 1978, marking the beginning of his life journey.

Ronald Dion DeSantis was a member of the Dunedin National team that made it to the 1991 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Ron DeSantis graduated from Florida State in April 1994.

In 1997, Ronald Dion DeSantis graduated from Dunedin High School in Florida.

Ron DeSantis graduated with honors from Yale University, where he also served as the captain of the varsity baseball team, showcasing his leadership and academic excellence.

While at Harvard Law School, Ron DeSantis earned a commission in the U.S. Navy as a JAG officer, which led to his active-duty service supporting operations at the terrorist detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

In 2004, during his second year at Harvard Law, DeSantis was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and assigned to the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). He completed Naval Justice School in 2005.

In 2005, Ron DeSantis graduated with honors from Harvard Law School.

In the spring of 2006, DeSantis arrived at Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO), working with detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The publicly released records of his service in the Navy were redacted, with the Navy citing a personal-privacy exception to the Freedom of Information Act.

In 2007, DeSantis reported to the Naval Special Warfare Command Group in Coronado, California, where he was assigned as a legal adviser to SEAL Team One; he deployed to Iraq in the fall of 2007 as part of the troop surge.

DeSantis returned to the U.S. in April 2008, reassigned to the Naval Region Southeast Legal Service. He was appointed to serve as a special assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida.

Ron DeSantis married Casey Black on September 26, 2009, in a chapel at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

DeSantis was assigned as a trial defense counsel until his honorable discharge from active duty in February 2010. He concurrently accepted a reserve commission as a lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

In 2011, Ron DeSantis published 'Dreams from Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama', where he described his brand of conservatism and criticized the policies of President Barack Obama.

Ron DeSantis' 2012 campaign website was archived on November 7, 2012.

In 2013, Ron DeSantis signed a pledge against any tax hikes to fight global warming, showing his opposition to climate-related taxes.

In the 2014 U.S. House, Florida District 6 General Election, Ron DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, secured 62.5% of the votes, while the Democratic candidate, David Cox, received 37.5% of the votes.

On May 6, 2015, Ron DeSantis announced his intention to run for the Senate seat previously held by Rubio.

In the 2016 U.S. House, Florida District 6 General Election, Ron DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, secured 58.6% of the votes, while the Democratic candidate, William McCullough, received 41.4% of the votes.

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On January 5, 2018, DeSantis filed to run for the office of governor to replace term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott. President Trump had expressed his support for DeSantis' candidacy.

On January 8, 2018, GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis announced his run for governor of Florida.

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On August 28, 2018, DeSantis won the Republican primary, defeating his main opponent, Adam Putnam. This victory marked a significant milestone in his gubernatorial campaign.

Ron DeSantis resigned from his U.S. House seat on September 10, 2018, during his gubernatorial campaign.

President Donald Trump greeted Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey DeSantis, during a campaign rally at the Hertz Arena in Estero, Fla. This event took place during DeSantis' gubernatorial campaign.

Ron DeSantis' brief political career paved the way for his campaign to become the governor of Florida.

In November 2018, Ron DeSantis narrowly defeated Democratic opponent Andrew Gillum in the gubernatorial race, marking the beginning of his prominent political career.

On November 17, 2018, DeSantis was confirmed as the winner of the Florida gubernatorial election, following a closely contested race. His victory was a pivotal moment in his political career.

On January 8, 2019, DeSantis assumed office as the governor of Florida, where he has generally governed as a conservative.

Three days after taking office, on January 11, 2019, DeSantis posthumously pardoned the Groveland Four, a group of black men falsely convicted of rape in 1949.

On March 18, 2019, DeSantis signed into law SB 182, ending the prohibition on smokable medical marijuana in Florida, aligning with the will of the voters who approved Amendment 2.

On May 3, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law related to firefighter cancer benefits in Florida.

During a Florida Cabinet meeting held in Israel on May 29, 2019, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill aimed at curbing anti-Semitism.

On June 14, 2019, DeSantis signed SB 168 into law, requiring local law-enforcement agencies in Florida to cooperate with federal immigration officials and comply with ICE hold requests for illegal immigrants.

On March 9, 2020, DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the state of Florida regarding coronavirus, signaling the severity of the situation and the need for immediate action.

On March 17, DeSantis closed bars and nightclubs in Florida to slow the spread of the virus, implementing measures to protect public health and safety.

DeSantis's management of the COVID-19 pandemic received mixed reviews from scientists and media outlets. By 2023, many political scientists acknowledged that his management of the pandemic may have benefited him in his reelection campaign.

On April 1, 2020, DeSantis issued the first stay-at-home order for the state of Florida, aiming to limit the movement of people and reduce the transmission of the virus.

On April 4, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order.

On April 18, 2020, DeSantis announced that schools in Florida would remain closed for in-person instruction for the rest of the academic year, prioritizing the safety of students and staff.

The stay-at-home order in Florida expired on May 4, allowing retail services and restaurants to reopen at 25% capacity for Phase One of the reopening efforts.

On May 18, 2020, more establishments were allowed to open in Florida, and capacities were increased to 50%, marking progress in the state's reopening efforts.

On June 3, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of Florida bars and movie theaters under Phase 2.

On June 5, 2020, DeSantis moved the state of Florida to Phase Two of reopening, with certain exceptions due to higher infection rates in specific counties. This marked a significant step in the state's recovery from the pandemic.

On June 11, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a plan for reopening Florida schools.

Ron DeSantis faced heavy criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic as the Florida governor.

On July 11, 2020, Disney World in Florida began its reopening, signifying a major milestone in the state's efforts to revive its tourism industry and economy.

On February 2, 2021, DeSantis announced support for legislation to hold tech companies accountable to prevent alleged political censorship, in response to social media networks removing Trump from their platforms.

Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on April 2, 2021, banning all Florida businesses from requiring 'vaccination passports'.

On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning vaccine 'passports' and suspended local pandemic restrictions.

On May 4, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended all local COVID emergency mandates, giving the state control over pandemic-related restrictions.

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female sports on June 1, 2021.

Florida became the 8th state to enact an anti-trans sports ban on June 2, 2021.

On September 15, 2021, a federal judge in South Florida refused to block Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates.

Critics of Ron DeSantis have stopped criticizing him as the COVID-19 cases in Florida decrease.

On November 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed 4 special session bills aimed at combating COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law, which was followed by Disney issuing a statement expressing their opposition to the bill.

On April 14, 2022, DeSantis signed into law a bill that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for specific cases, leading to legal challenges and judicial review.

Florida's governor signed a controversial bill banning critical race theory in schools on April 22, 2022.

On April 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill stripping Disney of its special tax status following the company's criticism of the 'Don't Say Gay' law, leading to a clash between the state government and the entertainment industry.

Governor Ron DeSantis expressed the desire for a grand jury to investigate immigrant smuggling and sanctuary cities in Florida as of June 20, 2022.

A Florida law limiting LGBTQ discussions took effect on July 1, 2022, causing controversy in schools.

A judge blocked Florida's 15-week abortion ban, and the ruling was stayed as the state appeals on July 5, 2022.

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On September 15, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalated his tactic against 'sanctuary destinations' by flying dozens of 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard, sparking controversy and debate.

After Hurricane Ian deserted Florida, President Biden arrived in Florida and met with DeSantis and Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. They held a press conference to report on the status of the cleanup, during which Biden praised DeSantis for his response to the hurricane.

On November 8, 2022, DeSantis secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election, obtaining 59.4 percent of the vote. This win solidified his position as the governor of Florida for another term.

After the 2022 midterm elections, Ron DeSantis gained momentum as a potential candidate, following his re-election as governor and the performance of Trump-endorsed candidates, which shaped the political landscape.

Ron DeSantis expressed his expectation to gain more control over Disney's special district board, stating 'The corporate kingdom has come to an end.'

In January 2023, the administration of Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis blocked the introduction of a new Advanced Placement course for high school students centered on African American studies, sparking controversy and debate.

During an interview with Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA, DeSantis endorsed Harmeet Dhillon for chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, emphasizing the need for new leadership and fresh thinking within the RNC.

The Republican National Committee elected a new chair and other officials on January 27, 2023.

Ron DeSantis signed a bill that ended Disney's special status and gave himself control over the board that oversees Disney's theme parks municipal services.

Ron DeSantis requested the state's legislature to end long-standing special privileges granted to Walt Disney World and its associated theme parks, leading to the filing of bills in the Florida House and Senate.

Ron DeSantis signed a law to remove Disney's self-governance privileges, stating that 'If Disney wants to pick a fight, they chose the wrong guy.'

Disney filed a lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, accusing him of retaliating against the company for speaking out against his policies by threatening billions of dollars in business.

On April 27, 2023, Disney filed a lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, alleging that the Florida governor engaged in a political effort to hurt its business, leading to a high-profile legal dispute.

In May 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a restrictive immigration bill and criticized President Biden as Title 42 was set to expire, showcasing his strong stance on immigration policies.

On May 17, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a flurry of anti-trans bills, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, leading to discussions and controversy.

Ron DeSantis declared his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary on May 24, 2023.

Mr. DeSantis opens up about what he really thinks of Mr. Trump’s attacks, calling them 'petty' and 'juvenile', and pointing out that Mr. Trump’s attacks on his handling of Covid-19 are false.

Mr. DeSantis confirms that Mr. Trump lost in the 2020 election and Mr. Biden is the president, stomping on Mr. Trump's election fraud claims.

On August 12, 2023, Ron DeSantis greeted attendees at an event with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Fair. This event marked an important moment in his presidential campaign and political aspirations.

Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, participated in a Republican primary presidential debate hosted by Fox Business Network in Simi Valley, Calif. This event took place during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Ron DeSantis withdrew from the presidential race due to insufficient support, leading to his exit from the competition on Sunday.

Ron DeSantis' effort to lure supporters was not sufficient, leading to his withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday. Local leaders are expressing their reactions to this development.

Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, held a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, with hosts Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier. This event took place during his presidential campaign.

On January 21, 2024, Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign for the 2024 election, indicating a pivotal moment in his political aspirations.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his 2024 presidential campaign after a disappointing Iowa performance and endorses former President Donald Trump.

A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump dismissed Disney's lawsuit against DeSantis, citing a lack of standing in dismissing the claims against the governor and the Florida Department of Commerce secretary.

Florida hosted a Pitch Day at the Capital to welcome Israeli technology companies. This event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation between Florida and Israeli tech firms.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the deployment of additional Florida personnel to secure the Southern Border. This action aims to address border security concerns and support efforts to enhance safety and control in the region.

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a celebration at the Governor's Residence to honor Black History Month and recognize contest winners. The event aimed to highlight the contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of the United States.

Governor DeSantis delivered a speech at the Freedom Institute of Collier County. The event likely focused on addressing important issues and initiatives related to the institute's mission.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on February 29, 2024.

Governor Ron DeSantis received bills from the Florida Legislature and has until March 1, 2024 to act on them, including CS/HB 1 – Online Protections for Minors and CS/HB 1377 – Public Records.

Ron DeSantis ran for election for President of the United States and was set to appear on the ballot for the Republican convention on July 16, 2024.

Ron DeSantis' current term as the Governor of Florida is set to end on January 5, 2027.

Ron DeSantis launched his presidential campaign in 2028, aiming to become the leader of the Republican Party.