MAGA Super PAC accuses DeSantis of running a “shadow presidential campaign”
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Donald Trump super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc., filed a 15-page ethics complaint against Governor Ron DeSantis for conducting what they have called a “shadow presidential campaign.”
It has been widely expected that DeSantis (R-Fla.) will mount a 2024 presidential bid in coming months. According to sources, the MAGA super PAC asked the Florida Commission on Ethics to investigate DeSantis for violating Florida election laws.
The 15-page ethics complaint contained allegations regarding the Florida Governors’ shadow campaigning.
“Governor DeSantis knows, or should know, that his shadow presidential campaign is illegal under federal election law, Florida ethics laws prohibiting illegal gifts from political committees, and Florida ethics laws prohibiting illegal lobbying payments,” the ethics probe said.
The super PAC’s entire case has been placed on the ethics commission’s interpretation of Florida’s “resign-to-run” law. The law has required officeholders seeking a new office to resign from their current post if the time of service for the two offices overlap.
“[DeSantis has] abused his office and abdicated his official duties in favor of pursuing his national political interests,” the official complaint said.... (Read more)
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