Floridas Governor, America's Next President - Aftermath of 2024

[2016]

January 3rd 2025: 119th Congress sworn in; Senator MARCO RUBIO (R-FL) elected Senate Majority Leader; Congressman STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) elected House Speaker
Washington/CNN
The 119th U.S. Congress convened today. Senator MARCO RUBIO of Florida was elected Senate Majority Leader, becoming one of the youngest Senate Leaders in History succeeding now Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) while Congressman STEVE SCALISE of Louisiana took the Speakers Gavel succeeding Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Both Republican Congressional Leaders gave bipartisan speeches and vowing to work with the Biden Administration and on behalf of all Americans.

Steve Scalise (House Speaker) Representative from Louisiana Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Marco Rubio (Senate Majority Leader) Senator from Florida Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Senate

Particularly Rubios Senate Floor Speech garnered withspread praise across the beltway. CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings said "I can't believe how good Senator Rubios oratorial skills are" while Van Jones jokingly said "Democrats dodged a huge bullet when Senator Rubio did not become the Republican Nominee because we would be looking at a very different Country and Political Landscape".

[2016]

January 6th 2025: During a Joint Session of Congress the Electoral Votes of the 2024 Presidential Election were counted with Vice President KAMALA HARRIS (D-CA) as presiding Officer affirming President Bidens Re-Election Victory

Kamala Harris (California)
Vice President of the United States of America
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Lawrence Jackson

Washington/NBC NEWS
Today, Four Years after the infamous Capitol Attack on January 6th 2021, the Electoral Votes of the 2024 Presidential Election were counted in an orderly, ceremonial fashion with Vice President KAMALA D. HARRIS (D-CA) as presiding Officer looking over the proceedings. The Electoral Votes confirmed President Bidens 290-248 Victory.


Report: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis & First Lady of Florida Casey DeSantis plan to attend President Bidens 2nd Inauguration in Washington on January 20th 2025
Tallahassee/Florida
According to a Report by the Tallahassee Democrat, which is the Capital Newspaper in Florida Florida Governor RON DESANTIS & First Lady of Florida CASEY DESANTIS plan to attend Bidens 2nd Inauguration on Monday, January 20th 2025 in Washington D. C.
Governor DeSantis recently told a local Tampa TV Station that he plans to attend the Inauguration and stressed that the Country needs to come together now. The Florida Governor praised the newly elected Republican Congressional Leadership and he plans to have conversations with House Speaker Scalise and Senate Majority Rubio while in Washington.
It was the first time DeSantis gave any sort of Interview since the 2024 Presidential Election. In the 2 Months after November 5th 2024 DeSantis kept a low profile as his State was engulfed in an attempted Coupe to overthrow the Florida Government by MAGA Extremists with a Decision by the Florida Supreme Court whether to rescind former President Trumps Residence in Mar-a-Lago still pending.
DeSantis did not answer Questions on that and neither did he on his potential Run as Chair of the Republican Governors Association.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Thankfully the electoral vote counting process was done peacefully compared to 2021. America is starting to heal and DeSantis and Rubio unlike Trump actually care about helping our country heal .

[2016]

CNN/SSRS POLL: President Bidens Job Approval ticks up to 53 % ahead of 2nd Inauguration; Harris & DeSantis lead early 2028 Fields

Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Delaware)
President of the United States of America
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Adam Schultz

According to a new Poll done by CNN/SSRS President Joe Bidens Job Approval has been ticking up Days before his 2nd Inauguration. 53 % of Americans Approve of the President while 46 % Disapprove. Per CNN's Politcal Director David Chalian noted that this is the highest Job Approval for President Biden since Russia invaded the Ukraine in late February 2022.
Americans are also willing to give the new Republican Congressional Leadership a chance to govern: 44 %, a plurality view the changes in the Republican Leadership a "Good Thing" while 25 % say it's a "Bad Thing". 31 % have a neutral Opinion on the new Republican Congressional Leaders.
The Economy still tops Voter concerns with 55 % followed by Border Security at 25 % followed by Inflation & Foreign Policy at 15 % each.
In an ominous sign for the Administration nearly 7 in 10 Voters, 69 %, are concerned or afraid of another Terrorist Attack in the United States.

In an very early look at the Democratic and Republican Presidential Field for 2028 Vice President Kamala Harris leads the Democratic Field with 35 % ov the vote following by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at 15 %, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at 13 % and California Governor Gavin Newsom at 10 % with other potential Candidates in single digits.

Meanwhile in the Republican Field Florida Governor Ron DeSantis leads with 45 % followed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin at 18 %, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at 15 % and 2024 Candidate & Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy at 10 %.

It is obviously very early and a lot will change over the next 3 1/2 years.


Kentucky Senator MITCH MCCONNELL (R-KY) announced his Retirement at the end of his current Term in the Days after the Electoral Vote Certification
Washington/AP

Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky)
Former Senate Majority Leader
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: United States Senate

In the Days after the January 6th 2025 Electoral Vote Certification Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) announced his Retirement from the Senate at the end of his current Term during a Senate Floor Speech that drew widespread bipartisan Standing Ovations. McConnell praised the new Republican Senate Leadership predicting that newly elected Senate Majority Leader MARCO RUBIO (R-FLORIDA) and his Team have a very bright future.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) thanked McConnell for his Leadeship saying "Mitch, you made it sometimes very hard for us" bringing a rare smile and chuckle on McConnells face.

[2016]

JANUARY 20TH 2025: JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. INAUGURATED FOR THE 2ND TIME AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

US Capitol Building
January 20th 2025
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Washington/United States of America
Today President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. In his Inaugural Address President Biden stressed "Unity". It was a Word that was used more than 50 Times during his 38-Minute Speech. He called on the American People to come together and work for a common good after four tumultous years with two Wars overseas in Israel and Ukraine and vowed that his Administration would stand behind those two Countries.
Biden also called on Congress to come together to stabilize the Nations perilous Economy.

Governors DeSantis, Youngkin and their Spouses were seeing seated next to each other during Bidens Inauguration and repeatedly gave Standing Ovations during his Address; Both stopped by the CNN Set after it
Florida Governor RON DESANTIS, his Wife CASEY DESANTIS as well as Virginia Governor GLENN YOUNGKIN and his Wife SUZANNE YOUNGKIN were spotted sitting next to each other during President Bidens Inauguration according to a Pool Report. The two Governors repeatedly were giving Standing Ovations during Bidens Address.
After it, both Governors stopped by the CNN Set and when asked DeSantis told Jake Tapper that in the lead up to the Inauguration he and his Wife Casey spent quite a bit of time in Richmond with the Youngkins. Casey DeSantis mentioned the well-wished from Governor Youngkin & his Wife during the turmoil after the 2024 Election. They and Governors all around the Country showed tremendous support when Florida faced a crisis. Both Governors praised President Bidens Speech for Unity quipping "That's excatly what we need now Jake".
DeSantis also mentioned every time Florida faced a Challenge the President was there to help referencing to Hurricanes IAN & IDALIA.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Hopefully our nation can become more united in the next 4 years

[2016]

WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REACH DEPTH CEILING COMPROMISE
Washington D.C/CNN

Steve Scalise (House Speaker) Representative from Louisiana Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Marco Rubio (Senate Majority Leader) Senator from Florida Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Senate

Hakeem Jeffries (House Minority Leader) Representative from New York Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Charles Schumer (Senate Minority Leader) Senator from New York Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Senate

Today the White House and Democratic & Republican Congressional Leaders reached a new Depth Ceiling Compromise as the old Deal struck by then Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) ran out on the 1st of January 2025. It is noticeable that Senator MARCO RUBIO (R-FLORIDA), now the Senate Majority Leader, did not vote for the "McCarthy Deal" struck in May 2023.
Under the new compromise fiscal spending will be reduced by 15 % over the next four years except for Agencies related to National Security Matters and the Millitary while the Depth Limit will be paused until February 5th 2029.
As expected Progressive Members in the House & Senate did not like the Deal. However Nevada Senator CATHERINE CORTEZ-MASTO (D-NEVADA) said Democrats are in no Position to make demands as Congress is controlled by the opposing Party and she urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) to rein in the Progressives. Cortez-Masto along with Senators Shaheen & Hassan (both New Hampshire), Tester (Montana), Peters & Slotkin (both Michigan), King (Maine) and Ossoff (Georgia) are expected to join the 52-Republican Senate Majority along with the Democratic Senate Leadership giving the Upper Chamber enough Votes to beat back a Filibuster.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia) to wait until the 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Election before deciding on a potential Senate Bid in 2026
Richmond/Virginia

Glenn Youngkin
Governor Commonwealth of Virginia
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) who has already being approached by NRSC Officials about a potential Senate Bid in 2026 told a Virginia TV Station that he will wait until the conclusion of the 2025 Virginia State Elections before deciding on a potential bid for the United States Senate.

[2016]

Florida Governor DeSantis SNUBS own State Party Chairman; Endorses Texas Republican State Party Chair MATT RINALDI to replace outgoing RNC Chairwoman McDaniel at the RNC as he plots his own future
Washington/Tallahassee
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his Endorsement for Texas Republican Party Chairman MATT RINALDI to replace outgoing Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as Chairman of the Republican National Cmte. snubbing his own State Party Chairman Christian Ziegler in a Message posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Analysts predicted that this is the first sign of a larger overhaul at the Republican Party of Florida where DeSantis Allies will attempt to clean House and install loyalists to the Governor.
Shockingly both, former Chair Gruters & as well as Ziegler stayed silent when Florida was engulfed in a Coup Attempt by MAGA Extremists to overthrow the Florida Government after the 2024 Election.

Democrats and Republicans face challenging 2026 Senate Landscape; As many as 10 Senate Races could have Open Seats because of Incumbents retiring
According to Cook Political Report Analyst Jessica Taylor and Amy Walter Democrats and Republicans could face a very challenging 2026 Senate landscape. As many as 10 Races could face Open Seats because of Incumbents retiring. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has already announced that he won't seek Re-Election in 2026. Senators Collins (ME), Tillis (NC), Cassidy (LA) and Cornyn (TX) haven't committed to run again thus far. On the Democratic Side Senators Warner (VA), Shaheen (NH), Markey (MA) and Durbin (IL) are subject to Retirement Rumors.

[2016]

Texas Republican State Party Chairman MATT RINALDI (R-TX) elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee
Washington/FOX NEWS
Texas Republican State Party Chairman MATT RINALDI (R-TEXAS) today was elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee during a Meeting at the RNC Headquarters in Washington D.C. replacing outgoing Chairwoman Ronna Romney-McDaniel (R-Michigan). Rinaldi vowed to return the Republican Party back to its "Glory Days" after having suffered multiple setbacks over the last few Election Cycles.

Florida Governor RON DESANTIS (R-FLORIDA) announces Run for RGA Chair to replace outgoing RGA Chairwoman Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa); Touts Endorsement from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R-South Dakota)
Tallahassee/Florida
Governor RON DESANTIS (R-FLORIDA) made it official today which was rumored for a few weeks that he will run to chair the Republican Governors Association replacing his close friend and outgoing RGA Chairwoman Kim Reynolds of Iowa. In announcing his Run DeSantis touted the Endorsement of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Trump Ally during the 2024 Primaries, who became dischanted with the former Presidents Actions following the 2024 Presidential Election last November.
In endorsing DeSantis Noem released a Press Release saying quote "There is no better person I know who can do this Job". Noem herself is subject to Rumors she might run for Vice Chair at the RGA.

[2016]

Republican Governors Association selects Chair & Vice Chair for 2025/2026 Election Cycle at their Annual Winter Meeting
Phoenix, Arizona/NBC NEWS

Ronald D. DeSantis Governor of Florida Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: Government of Florida

Kristi L. Noem Governor of South Dakota Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: Matt Johnson

The Republican Governors Association this weekend during their Annual Winter Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona hosted by Arizona Republican Party State Chair Karin Taylor-Robson selected Florida Governor RONALD D. DESANTIS (R-FLORIDA) and Chair and South Dakota Governor KRISTI L. NOEM (R-SOUTH DAKOTA) as Vice Chair.

Speaking to current & newly elected Republican Governors the Florida Governor vowed to nominate the

„Most electable Candidates in 2025 and 2026. We can't go down this Road nominating inflammatory Candidates like we did in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan among other States like we did 2022. We were supposed to win those Races but we didn't. Make no mistake Governors like Gretchen Whitmer and Josh Shapiro have National Ambitions and we have given them a leg up.“

DeSantis pointed out to Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears (R-Virginia) who is running to succeed term-limited Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia).

The South Dakota Governor for her part declared during her speech

„I will help Governor DeSantis to find the most suitable & electable Candidates. You are all the backbone of the Republican Party. As we have seen during a National Crisis like COVID having a Republican Governor versus having a Democrat can make a huge difference in peoples lives.“

Both Governors also delivered skating attacks on the current Arizona Governor, Democrat KATIE HOBBS (D-ARIZONA). Noem declared confidently that Hobbs would be fired next year while DeSantis accused Hobbs of turning Arizona into California.

While AZ State Party Chair Taylor-Robson already taken herself out of the running for Arizona Governor next year two potential Candidates, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee & Meghan McCain, Daughter of the late Senator John McCain attended the RGA Winter Meeting.

Following their Elections both Governors sat down with NBC NEWS MEET THE PRESS Anchor Kristen Welker.

Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: NBC Universial

Welker pressed DeSantis on recent Republican Setbacks in which he responded saying that there is now a willingness to bring all fractions of the Republican Party together. DeSantis pointed out that since Bidens Inauguration he has at least made 5 Trips to Washington talking to Congressional Leaders saying the Party has now

„Good Leadership in Washington and House Speaker Scalise & Senate Leader Rubio and not the kind of people you mess around with and as we have seen that they are not selling out hard-working Americans.“ pointing out to the recent Depth Ceiling Compromise.

„I also think if we can all guile together as a Party it will be a huge gain for everyone“.

Welker also pressed Noem asking her why she now supports DeSantis after having supported Trump in the 2024 Primaries. Noem responded that the Republican Party is now in a very different state and the attacks by the former President on the people of Florida & the Florida Govtm itself were a bridge too far for her to fathom & accept. She also called it totally out of line.

[2016]

March Madness for Trump? Former President Trump faces multiple Legal Decisions in the month of March; Trump Allies Stone, Loomer, Bruesewitz charged in Florida

Donald J. Trump
Former President of the United States
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Donald_Trump_official_portrait_(cropped).jpg

Florida Supreme Court Building
Tallahassee, Florida
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Michael Rivera

Could March 2025 be finally the Month when former President Trump faces Justice? The Florida Supreme Court will hear Oral Arguments and quite possible a Decision shortly afterwards whether to revoke the former Presidents Florida Residence after he riled up against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the Aftermath of the 2024 Election resulting in an attempt by MAGA Extremists to overthrow the Florida Government. Close friends/alleys Roger Stone, Laura Loomer and Alex Bruesewitz have been charged to conspiring and defraunding the State of Florida under Florida Statue.

Former Republican White House Officials to launch „HOPE AMERICA“, the largest Republican SuperPac designed to help Republicans in every corner of the Country

Reince Priebus
Former RNC Chairman & White House Chief of Staff
Source: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore

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Former Republican White House Officials led by former RNC Chair Reince Priebus will launch „HOPE AMERICA“, the largest Conservative SuperPac in the Country. The Pac Board also named Sara Fagen Political Director and former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham National Spokesperson. HOPE AMERICA released an 10-Minute Introduction Video with quotes from various Republican elected Officials around the Country and potential future Republican Statewide Candidates.

Florida Representatives Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds announce on seperate Prime Time Cable News Shows that they won't run for Florida Governor in 2026; Reps. Donalds, Vern Buchanan sit down with Laura Coates to discuss the State of House Republicans, Florida Politics

Byron Donalds Representative from Florida Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Vern Buchanan Representative from Florida Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: FOX NEWS

Matt Gaetz
Representative from Florida
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Ike Hayman

Washington D.C., FOX NEWS/CNN
Two prominent Florida Republicans ruled out runs for Governor of Florida next year on two seperate Primetime Newscasts. During FOX NEWS SPECIAL REPORT with Bret Baier REP. MATT GAETZ told the Anchor that he's not interested while on LAURA COATES LIVE with Anchor Laura Coates REP. BYRON DONALDS made similar Comments. Donalds was joined by his fellow Southwest Florida House Member Rep. Vern Buchanan who said that he isn't worried about holding the Florida Governors Mansion next year as the Florida Republican Party has a tremendously strong bench. Buchanan seemed to tip his hand a bit when he quipped that Florida never has had a Female Governor so that would be interesting if that were to happen.
Buchanan also pointed out the tremendous work House & Senate Republicans did with the new Depth Ceiling Compromise. We now get Stuff done Laura Buchanan said.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-Georgia) plans to launch 2026 Senate Campaign against Incumbent Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) in late Spring after meeting with NRSC Officials including Chair Katie Britt (R-Alabama) giving Senate Republicans their first Major Recruit

Brian Kemp Governor of Georgia Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: Government of Georgia

Katie Britt (NRSC Chairwoman) Senator from Alabama Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Senate

Senate Republicans got their first big Recruit for the 2026 Midterm Elections. After speaking with NRSC Chairwoman KATIE BRITT (R-ALABAMA) at his Governors Mansion in Atlanta termed-out Governor BRIAN KEMP (R-GEORGIA) has decided to run for Senate next year challenging Freshman Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia). Kemp is expected to launch his Campaign in late Spring.

[OSR stands with Israel]

My guess is Trump’s residence will be removed

[Steve from Lambeth]

When will Ron DeSantis join HOPE AMERICA as their Chief Strategy Officer?

[2016]

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT IN 7-0 DECISION REVOKES FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMPS RESIDENCE; ORDERS HIM TO LEAVE STATE

Carlos G. Muñiz
Chief Justice Florida State Supreme Court
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Bruin79

Tallahassee/Florida
Today after hearing Oral Arguements a few weeks ago, the Florida State Supreme Court in a 7-0 Unanimous Decision revoked former President Trumps Florida Residence and ordered him to leave the State.
In a Majority Opinion Floridas Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz wrote that the former President poses a present and future danger for the State of Florida, its Citizens and the Florida Government agreeing with a Brief filled by Florida State Attorney General Ashley Moodys Office a few Days after the attempted Coupe Attempt by MAGA Extremists to overthrow the Florida Government last year.

Former President Trump has been ordered to leave the State effective immediatedly. This has huge consequences for his other Civil & Federal Cases. Many Experts believed Trump resided in Florida to stave off his rougly 400 Billion Civil Fraud Penalty stemming from New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Former President Trump seeing leaving his Mar-a-Lago Real Estate in Palm Beach, Florida en route to Bedminister, New Jersey
Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach/Florida
Following a Decision and Court Order by the Florida State Supreme Court former President DONALD J. TRUMP was seen leaving his Mar-a-Lago Real Estate in Palm Beach, Florida with his long time Aide Walt Nauta. Shortly afterwards the former President boarded a Plane at Palm Beach Airport en route to Bedminister, New Jersey.
Trump did not make any Comments to the Media. Cable News Networks who covered the BREAKING NEWS STORY said Trump might now be the most lonely Person in America.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Trump is completely finished and he is finally gonna be brought to Justice

[Steve from Lambeth]

Seizure of property, for some cause or another, has always been part of the American landscape and I don't see anything to fault in that part of the ruling.

But how is the order for Donald Trump to leave Florida not appealed to SCOTUS? The consequences of a state - any state - being allowed to just ban American citizens (with no dual citizenship) from their territory are extraordinary.

• It's an accepted legal principle in the United States that any American citizen can move to any location in the United States, so long as the location is available for their use (no trespassing) and they are not currently incarcerated. Bans from geographies are usually on the local level: if you are banned from living in a certain area of Miami, there is nothing stopping you from living elsewhere in Miami-Dade County or the state of Florida. The January 6th protestors IRL weren't banned from Washington DC; they were jailed instead.
• Members of the US Armed Forces can be called on to move to a military base anywhere in the country, including Florida. Suppose that an eight-year-old boy is banned from Florida and moves with his family to Ohio. Aged eighteen, he joins the Air Force and is assigned to Eglin AFB on the panhandle. Which takes priority: the USAF's order that he must move to Florida, or Florida's order that he must not move to Florida?
• Native American tribes with reservations, such as the Seminoles, can decide who they want to enter. They would be immensely upset if Florida were to use this case as precedent five or ten years down the line to tell them "no, Michael Smith is banned from living in Florida, therefore he cannot live on your reservation irregardless of the fact that his family has been living on the local Seminole reservation for five generations."

Note that even if the order were sustained, Trump could just live at Bedminster resort in New Jersey - unless NJ's taken action against him that hasn't been documented in this timeline thusfar. In which case, why hasn't it?

[2016]

Florida Republicans defend Decision by the Florida State State Supreme Court to remove former President Trumps Florida Residence
Washington D.C. & Tallahassee/Florida
Florida Lawmakers in Washington as well as former State Legislature Leaders in the Sunshine State defended the Decision by the Florida State Supreme Court to revoke former President Trumps Residence in the State and ordering him to leave.
Rep. Michael Waltz, who directly succeeded Governor Ron DeSantis in Congress said "The Rule of Law still exists in Florida and that applies to everyone. I supported former President Trump in 2024 but what he did following the 2024 Election was unneccessary and completely over the line. It was an attack on the brave Citizens of Florida and our State Government. These things cannot go unchecked. He went too far and he knows it."
Similar Comments were heard by other Members of the Florida Republican Congressional Delegations such as Rep. Anna-Paulina Luna and Rep. Laurel Lee.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Seems like the GOP is finally moving on from Trump

[Steve from Lambeth]

"The rule of law applies to everyone!" - some congressman, defending a court ruling which requires an American to leave his home state

[2016]

Conversations with Governor DeSantis Press & Communications Team following the Ruling by the Florida State Supreme Court on former President Trumps Residence
Tallahassee/Florida
Following the Ruling by the Florida State Supreme Court to revoke former President Trumps Residence in the State of Florida the Governors Press & Communications Team consisting of Press Secretary JEREMY REDFERN, Communications Director BRYAN GRIFFIN and CHRISTINA PUSHAW, Communications & Digital Projects sat down with Florida Voice News Founder Brendon Leslie to discuss the matter.

Brendon Leslie: Thanks Jeremy, Bryan & Christina for being with us today. So the Florida Supreme Court revoked former President Trumps Residence. What's your take on the Ruling?
PUSHAW I think they made the right call. The former President proved to be even more dangerous following the 2024 Presidential Election compared to 2020. When I heard that there was an allerged plot to overthrow our Government I was disgusted and shocked asking myself how can this be?
REDFERN: The weeks after the 2024 Presidential Election were very dangerous for our Government. When you hear that evacuation orders were given you don't take this lightly so I agree with Christina that the Court made the right call.
GRIFFIN: Governor DeSantis and his Executive Office Staff had to work from a Secret Location following the allerged plot so I also agree with Christina & Bryan. The State of Florida had to make sure this never happens again and while I don't agree on the Policies President Biden did over the last for years he was there when our State faced a crisis yet again similar when we were confronted with Hurricanes IAN & IDALIA.

Trump Lawyers Alina Habba, Christina Bobb & Lindsey Halligan under FBI Investigation
Washington D. C. & Miami/Florida
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today that it is investigating whether Attorneys for former President Trump helped aide the Florida Plot.
Trump Attorney Alina Habba appeared frequently at Mr Trump Campaign Rallys and spoke at Conservative Gatherings such as CPAC & Turning Point USA. She also believed the 2020 Election was stolen.
Meanwhile Christina Bobb was hired by the Republican National Committee following the overhaul of the National Republican Party after Mr Trump swept the Super Tuesday Contests in 2024.
Lindsey Halligan represented Trump in the Classified Docs Case until 2023 and since then has gone undercover for Mr Trump.

[2016]

Senator Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) won't seek Re-Election in 2026

Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sen._Thom_Tillis_official_photo.jpg

Raleigh/North Carolina
Senator THOM TILLIS (R-NORTH CAROLINA) announced today that he would not seek another Term in the Senate citing wanting to spent more time with his Family. Tillis won two close Elections in the Tar Heel State in 2014 and 2020 defeating then Senator Kay Hagen and former State Senator Cal Cunningham will less than 50 % of the Vote. Despite Democrats likely facing considerable headwinds heading into the 2026 Midterms North Carolina presents them with one of their best Pick Up Opportunities. Former Congressman WILEY NICKEL (D-NORTH CAROLINA) has expressed interest. The Democrats Top Recruit would obviously be 2-Term former Governor ROY COOPER (D-NORTH CAROLINA) who has been heavily recruited by the DSCC and its Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar.
Tillis is the 2nd Republican who declined to seek another Term after former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who announced his Retirement earlier this year.

FOX NEWS RELEASES INITIAL 2026 SENATE RATINGS

[Steve from Lambeth]

"Thom Tillis will not seek re-election!" - some newspaper, while failing to discuss in any depth what Republicans could take up his mantle

Also, why is there a special election in Iowa? Is Chuck Grassley going to die in a few months and we don't know it yet?

[2016]

RGA endorses Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R-Virginia) for the Republican Nomination in the June Republican Governor Primary

Richmond, Virginia (AP)

The Republican Governors Association today announced its Endorsement for Virginia Lieutenant Governor WINSOME EARLE-SEARS (R-VIRGINIA) in Junes Virginia Primary.
Sears became the 1st Woman of Color to be elected Lt. Governor in 2021 alongside current Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and current Attorney General Jason Miyares (R-VA). Miyares announced earlier this year that he wouldn't run for Governor opting to run for Re-Election instead. Sears though faces a stiff challenge from Congressman ROB WITTMAN (R-VIRGINIA), who announced his own run last year.
RGA Chair Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia) are set to hold a Fundraiser for Sears later this week.

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Winsome Earle-Sears Virginia Lt. Governor Source: Virginia Government Author: Joe Connolly

Rob Wittman Representative from Virginia Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Abigail Spanberger Representative from Virginia Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congress

Jennifer McClellan Representative from Virginia Source: Wikimedia Commons Author: US Congres

Meanwhile in the Democratic Primary for Governor Rep. ABIGAIL SPANBERGER (D-VIRGINIA) who announced in 2023 that she would not seek Re-Election to the House of Representatives in 2024 faces a challenge from Congresswoman JENNIFER MCCLELLAN (D-VIRGINIA).

More Senate Retirements?
At least five more Senators are subject to Retirement Rumors heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections. Neither Senators Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) as well as Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) have made their intentions known.