Staff Reports
In a recent address to a crowd in Cumming, Iowa, Governor Ron DeSantis took a stand against former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s proposal to bolster school security in the wake of a tragic school shooting in Iowa. DeSantis lightheartedly dismissed Haley’s idea of airport-like security in schools, emphasizing that kids shouldn’t have to endure TSA-style screenings just to attend class.
DeSantis, a staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights, faced questions about school safety and gun control in light of the recent school shooting in Perry, Iowa. Reflecting on the 2018 tragic event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, DeSantis underscored the necessity of addressing the underlying issues leading to such tragedies and implementing practical measures for school security.
The Florida governor, who took swift action by removing the sheriff of Broward County for incompetence during his first week in office, highlighted the substantial investment of over a billion dollars in school security reforms. Emphasizing his commitment to prioritizing the safety of children and schools, DeSantis emphasized his dedication to empowering local and state governments in addressing security concerns instead of relying on federal intervention.
Moreover, DeSantis weighed in on the events of January 6 and the recent migration policies under President Joe Biden. He referenced the chaos on January 6 as a demonstration that spiraled into a riot, cautioning against the potential repercussions of legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s ballot access under the 14th Amendment. Furthermore, he criticized President Biden’s approach to migration, likening it to supporting a rebellion or insurrection and indirectly impacting his ballot eligibility.
