They may have been bitter rivals in the 2024 presidential race, seeing red as they faced off in dueling media appearances and social media slams. But in 2025, President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are collaborating on the green.
The Florida governor called a special state legislature session to look at immigration enforcement under President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session on illegal immigration, despite legislative leadership calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible." "Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!" Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.
TALLAHASSEE — President-elect Donald Trump is backing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to call state lawmakers back to Tallahassee later this month for a special session to ensure state and local law enforcement officials are helping enforce Trump’s immigration agenda.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's waiting till the last minute to announce his pick because he doesn't want the new person to be "a piñata" for the news media.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration
Rumors have heightened of Donalds preparing for a 2026 Florida governor bid after announcing to donors and key lobbyists.