FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
by Bobby Allyn
Mar 31, 2020
2 minutes
During Tuesday's White House press briefing, President Trump said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "a great governor," who "knows exactly what he's doing" in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vice President Mike Pence added to the DeSantis accolades, saying the Republican governor has "been taking decisive steps from early on."
But according to
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