DeSantis criticizes Biden’s electric vehicle push while courting Iowa farmers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Vows to Support Farmers and Oppose Biden’s Electric Vehicle Push
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is making a bold move to win over farmers in the Hawkeye State by standing against President Joe Biden’s “heavy-handed push for electric vehicles.” In an opinion piece for the Des Moines Register, DeSantis emphasizes the importance of a thriving agriculture sector in building a stronger America.
“I oppose the Biden administration’s heavy-handed push for electric vehicles. For many, such vehicles are impractical and unaffordable, undermining the economics of states like Iowa that rely on biofuels — while making Americans even more dependent on China. We will save the American automobile and will not let the government force you into buying an electric vehicle,” DeSantis wrote.
DeSantis goes further to offer his support for Gov. Kim Reynolds’s (R-IA) request for year-round sales of gasoline with 15% ethanol. He also pledges to protect liquid fuels and advocate for gasoline with higher ethanol blends, ensuring that “America’s fuel economy is driven by moms in Marion, not bureaucrats in Washington.”
Recognizing the threat posed by China, DeSantis promises to take action against their acquisition of American farmland and theft of agricultural technology. He also vows to prevent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) from influencing policies that harm farmers.
“China has also begun to actively steal agricultural data and technology. I will ensure our agriculture policies include protections against cyber espionage and IP theft. I will also focus on ensuring our agricultural infrastructure is safe from cyber-attacks and other disruptions that have targeted co-ops and meatpacking plants in recent years,” DeSantis wrote.
DeSantis’s vision includes cutting regulations that hinder farmers, expanding markets for crops and livestock, incentivizing growth and investment, modernizing critical infrastructure, and safeguarding the agricultural sector from cyber threats. He praises the ingenuity and productivity of Iowa farmers and believes that, with the right leadership in Washington, they can contribute to America’s comeback.
“As president, I will cut regulations that hamstring our farmers, open new markets for our crops and livestock, incentivize growth and investment, modernize critical infrastructure, secure our agricultural sector from cyber threats, and offer targeted support to farmers where needed,” DeSantis wrote.
Former Democratic Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a critic of DeSantis, responded to his opinion piece by accusing him of not understanding the importance of Florida agriculture. However, DeSantis remains focused on his campaign in Iowa, as the state will host the first contest of the 2024 GOP primary in January.
DeSantis’s efforts in Iowa coincide with concerns from former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which reportedly sees him as a formidable competitor. Both DeSantis and Trump are scheduled to attend the Iowa-Iowa State college football game, further highlighting their presence in the state.
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