DeSantis takes victory lap with Donalds and presses him to continue his policies

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,551

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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TAMPA — There’s no question Ron DeSantis has been one of the consequential governors in the United States during his nearly eight-year run in Tallahassee.

Tuesday night, he made sure everyone knew that — and attempted to ensure Republican leadership in Florida will maintain his policies and political philosophy when he’s term limited out of office in January.

The governor served as emcee in what was billed as a “Leadership Forum,” spending more than 90 …

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