Amid scrutiny, DeSantis says $10 million payment to his wife’s Hope Florida program is not illegal but a ‘cherry on top’

DeSantis lashed out at press reports over Hope Florida and asserted that House Republicans were orchestrating negative coverage of the program

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 11, 2025July 2, 2025

DeSantis lashed out at press reports over Hope Florida and asserted that House Republicans were orchestrating negative coverage of the program

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Casey DeSantis-backed org under fire over $10 million payment diverted from health care settlement

The payment was not immediately disclosed to the Legislature. Instead, the House discovered its existence from the October minutes from a foundation meeting

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2025July 3, 2025

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Amid scrutiny, DeSantis says $10 million payment to his wife’s Hope Florida program is not illegal but a ‘cherry on top’

Casey DeSantis-backed org under fire over $10 million payment diverted from health care settlement