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As Republican Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his candidacy for the US Presidential election, here's a look at five instances that have highlighted his controversial "anti-woke" agenda, marking his political journey. All you need to know about Ron DeSantis. One controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis centres around his signing of a bill that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without a permit.

DeSantis has expressed support for expanding gun rights, stating his belief in the right of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families. Republican Senator Gay Collins, who sponsored the bill, emphasized that the government should not hinder law-abiding Americans' ability to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Critics of the concealed carry bill argue that it will make the state more dangerous, pointing to exposed mass shootings in Florida. They believe that the elimination of permit requirements, training, and background checks could have negative consequences. Democratic lawmakers and gun safety advocates express concerns about public safety and the potential for increased risks associated with unregulated carrying of concealed firearms.

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Another controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis involves the signing of bills that ban gender-affirming care for minors, restrict discussions of personal pronouns in schools, target drag shows, and impose bathroom restrictions. Democratic state Senator Shevrin Jones, who is gay, voiced opposition, arguing that the bills curtail the rights of parents with transgender children and contradict the principles of inclusivity and equality.

This Florida state law limits discussion or instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in schools. Despite the controversy and widespread criticism, Governor DeSantis confirmed his intention to sign the bill into law. He dispatched two planes carrying around 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.

The move drew criticism for being perceived as a "cruel, premeditated political stunt" by the White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre. Massachusetts authorities reportedly received no advance notice of the arrivals, further fuelling the outcry. During the Florida gubernatorial election, DeSantis made headlines exposed he said voters should not "monkey this up" while discussing the candidacy of Andrew Gillum, who was aiming to become Florida's first African-American governor.

Inamidst the ongoing Covid pandemic, DeSantis issued an executive order lifting restrictions on businesses statewide and stopping fines for non-compliance with mask mandates. The decision came after a exposed parental complaint, labelling the poem as "not educational" and claiming it contained "indirectly hate messages.

The incident adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding DeSantis and his perceived stance on issues of censorship and marginalized voices. As Ron DeSantis prepares to enter the race for the US Presidential election, these moments shed light on his tumultuous tenure and the controversies that have marked his political career.

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