Ron DeSantis, Wilton Simpson

The Ron DeSantis-Wilton Simpson feud, explained
As Gov. Ron DeSantis goes to war with Florida’s Legislature over dueling immigration bills, his frosty relationship with Florida’s agriculture commissioner, Wilton Simpson, has taken center stage. DeSantis and his staff’s attacks on Simpson are the most public spillover yet of the two Republicans' long-simmering feud,
Ron DeSantis slams ‘grotesque’ immigration bill, questions Wilton Simpson’s influence
Gov. Ron DeSantis called an immigration bill passed in the Florida Legislature a “very grotesque piece of legislation.” He also insinuated Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson used his influence as a former Senate President to shape the bill.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto immigration bill
Governor Ron DeSantis said ‘yes’ Wednesday morning, when he was asked if he would veto the immigration bill Florida lawmakers passed Tuesday night.
Inside DeSantis' immigration feud with Florida lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a standoff with Florida's legislative leaders that has devolved into a test of his power and influence over the state. At issue: a slate of immigration reforms that lawmakers named after President Trump and approved in place of DeSantis' own proposals.
DeSantis vows to veto Florida GOP's latest immigration bill
Ron DeSantis on Wednesday pledged to veto an immigration bill passed during a special legislative session Tuesday, triggering a potential showdown with Republican House and Senate leaders in a tug-of-war over efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Agriculture commissioner could become Florida's immigration czar. Who is Wilton Simpson?
The Florida Legislature is set to vote on a bill to make state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson the new Chief ...
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‘Fox in the henhouse’: Gov. DeSantis turns on Wilton Simpson in immigration fight
The current commissioner,Wilton Simpson, has voted to give drivers licenses and in-state tuition to illegals.' ...
DeSantis says he'll veto 'window dressing' immigration bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will veto an immigration bill passed by lawmakers that he says doesn't go far enough and will ...
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DeSantis Warns 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Candidates About Backing 'Weak' Illegal Immigration Bill
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just gave an ominous warning to Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and any Republican (GOP) looking to run ...
As GOP rift widens, DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
If you are not willing to come out now and oppose this swampy piece of legislation, you are not going to get elected governor ...
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In Palm Beach County, DeSantis lambasts Florida Legislature over immigration standoff
Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in West Palm Beach as part of a series of discussions with local law enforcement as ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs pact with law enforcement in SWFL authorizing immigration policing
Gov. Ron DeSantis sealed an agreement with state law enforcement in Southwest Florida in an attempt to tackle illegal ...
DeSantis: Farm labor a magnet for illegals, and letting Agriculture run it is a conflict
Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting ...