Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis , Scolds High School Students for Wearing Masks.
AP reports that at an indoor news conference on March 2, DeSantis was triggered by a group of high school students wearing facemasks.
AP reports that at an indoor news conference on March 2, DeSantis was triggered by a group of high school students wearing facemasks.
According to AP, a visibly upset DeSantis approached the students at a press event at the University of South Florida and asked them to remove their masks.
You do not have to wear those masks.
I mean, please take them off.
, Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.
Honestly, it’s not doing anything.
, Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.
We’ve got to stop with this COVID theater.
So if you wanna wear it, fine, but this is ridiculous.
, Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.
As DeSantis turned toward the podium, he shook his head and let out an audible sigh.
He has often vocalized his opposition to COVID-19 safety protocols.
He has often vocalized his opposition to COVID-19 safety protocols.
Students were reportedly caught off-guard by the unsolicited mask-wearing advice from DeSantis.
I was a little bit surprised at his tone.
, Kevin Brown, student, via AP.
DeSantis is currently running for reelection as governor of Florida.
He is considered by many to be a strong GOP candidate to run for president in 2024.
DeSantis is currently running for reelection as governor of Florida.
He is considered by many to be a strong GOP candidate to run for president in 2024
