DeSantis Suggests Moving Federal Agencies Outside of Washington to End Accumulation of Power

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that many federal government departments should be moved outside of their current location in Washington, D.C., in an effort to put an end to what he called the “accumulation of power” The capital of the nation.

DeSantis made this comment in an “a href=”https://nypost.com/2023/02/18/ron-desantis-takes-the-post-on-tour-of-his-florida-hometown/”>interview with The New York Post published on Feb. 18.

“Too much power has accumulated in D.C. and the result is a detached administrative state that rules over us and imposes its will on us,” DeSantis said. “While there are a host of things that need to be done to re-constitutionalize government, parceling out federal agencies to other parts of the country could help reduce the negative effects of this accumulation of power.”

DeSantis is widely seen as a likely 2024 presidential candidate but is yet to formally announce any campaign.

Multiple Polls The fact that Trump is a former President, and he announced his candidacy Nov. 15, 2022, indicates that he has a clear lead over DeSantis.

Other options are available, however. Polls of Republican voters show DeSantis leading against Trump when it comes to their 2024 nomination preferences.

DeSantis’s latest comments are identical to Trump’s during his initial campaign where he promised to “…Drain the Swamp“And curb Washington’s influence and power over ordinary Americans.

DeSantis, Biden Clash Over Immigration

Republican DeSantis is a regular contributor to this blog. taken aim At the Biden administration over a range of issues, including the handling of classified documents found at Biden’s former office and home.

Biden’s border policies have also caused bickering between the Florida lawmaker and the Florida legislator. Many GOP lawmakers believe that they contributed to the current crisis at the Southern Border.

Earlier this month, DeSantis was handed a win when Florida lawmakers approved an expansion of his relocation program for illegal immigrants, handing him the authority to transport such individuals from any state to any jurisdiction in the country, including to Democrat-led states.

Last year, the Biden administration and other Democratic lawmakers criticized DeSantis for using taxpayer funds to fly dozens of illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, from Texas.

At the time, DeSantis said the move was a response to the Biden administration’s failed immigration Communities along the southern border have been left overwhelmed by these policies. His office also said the flights were voluntary and that immigrants signed consent forms before being flown to Martha’s Vineyard.

Biden Takes Aim at DeSantis

The legislation (pdfThe $10 million allocation for the new-expanded program was approved earlier in the month. It specifically criticizes Biden’s administration by noting that “the Federal Government has proven itself unwilling to address this crisis” At the border

DeSantis administration and Biden administration also disagree on Critical Race Theory (CRT), which is taught in schools. CRT is a Marxist ideology that Human history redefined As a fight between the “oppressors”—typically considered to be white people—and the “oppressed”—other identity groups.

An earlier announcement by the Florida lawmaker was made this month. Block State colleges were prohibited from participating in a pilot program of the College Board’s new AP Course on African American Studies. The course included topics such CRT and was in contravention to Florida’s values.

“Virtually every major institution in our country is attempting to impose a ‘progressive’ agenda on society,” The New York Post was informed by DeSantis about the latest block. “Florida strives to protect the ability of its citizens to live their lives free from this agenda being shoved down their throats.”

Biden took aim at the move on Twitter on Feb. 17, sharing a Washington Post article in which Florida parents condemned DeSantis’ move.

“I think every kid, in every zip code, in every state should have access to every education opportunity possible. I guess, for some, that isn’t the consensus view,” Biden Submitted.

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