The liberal media have launched a coordinated attack against Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis, through misleading claims about Hope Florida Foundation and a Medicaid settlement. This baseless witch hunt by establishment Republicans and left-wing journalists aims to derail Casey DeSantis’s rising political star just as speculation grows about her potential gubernatorial run.
Media Manufactures Another DeSantis Scandal
Liberal journalists are attacking Florida’s First Family with false claims about a $10 million donation to Hope Florida Foundation, a charitable organization started by Casey DeSantis to help Floridians in need. The controversy centers around a settlement with Centene Corporation, where mainstream media reports misleadingly suggest that the donation was improperly diverted from Medicaid funds.
Oh wow. The Casey DeSantis scandal just leveled up from “shady” to “cartoon villain.”
Remember that $10M Florida Hope Foundation money quietly funneled into anti-marijuana and anti-abortion campaigns?
Turns out it wasn’t just shady charity spending.
It was Medicaid money.… pic.twitter.com/O6pFHOMoVT— MAGA Cult Slayer🦅🇺🇸 (@MAGACult2) April 23, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis has forcefully rejected these allegations, calling the media reports “fabricated” and explaining that the charitable donation was separate from the settlement. Bryan Griffin, a spokesperson for the governor, stated that Centene had proactively addressed a billing issue in 2021, working with the state for years to ensure a proper resolution, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to appropriate oversight.
RINO Republicans Join Democrats in Targeting First Lady
Several establishment Republicans, including State Representative Alex Andrade and House Speaker Daniel Perez, have joined forces with Democrats in attacking the First Family. Governor DeSantis has pointed out that some people within the party feel threatened by the First Lady’s popularity and potential political future, saying, “Some people feel threatened by the first lady. Let’s just be clear about that.”
Last night I spoke with FL State Rep. @RAlexAndradeFL about the $10 million Medicaid laundering scheme that has turned @RonDeSantis and @CaseyDeSantis’s political machine into a full-blown corruption scandal.@Centene settled with Florida for $67 million over Medicaid fraud. But… pic.twitter.com/4zN0Jve89A
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 23, 2025
The timing of these attacks coincides with growing speculation about Casey DeSantis potentially running for governor in 2026, a prospect that has concerned establishment politicians from both parties. These baseless allegations appear designed to tarnish her stellar reputation before she can even announce her candidacy, showing just how threatened the political establishment is by the DeSantis family’s commitment to conservative values.
Hope Florida Continues Vital Work Despite Political Attacks
Hope Florida Foundation has been instrumental in connecting Floridians with resources and support through its network of community organizations and faith-based groups. The foundation’s work exemplifies the conservative principle that private charity and community-based solutions are more effective than government handouts, helping countless families achieve self-sufficiency through a “hand-up” rather than a “handout” approach.
“Centene proactively made the state aware of a billing issue in 2021, and the state worked for years to ensure it was resolved,” stated Bryan Griffin, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to transparency and proper handling of the situation.
This latest controversy appears to be another example of the media’s relentless attacks on conservative leadership in Florida, employing the same playbook they’ve used against the Governor during his presidential campaign. The foundation’s chair has acknowledged some recordkeeping issues due to staffing challenges. Still, these administrative matters hardly support the inflammatory allegations being made by political opponents and a hostile press corps.
Sources:
https://fox2now.com/news/national/desantis-faces-growing-storm-over-hope-florida-controversy/amp/