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DeSantis needles Trump as he breaks silence on hush money case

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By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN Breaking his silence on Donald Trump’s legal troubles, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday criticized the Manhattan district attorney who is pursuing charges against the former president and vowed his office would not be involved if the matter trickles into …

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  1. Townhall

  2. Insider

    DeSantis breaks his silence on the 'manufactured circus' around expected Trump indictment: 'I don't know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    DeSantis said his administration wouldn't be involved in the situation. "I'm fighting for Floridians and I'm fighting against Biden," the governor said.

  3. Local News 8

    DeSantis needles Trump as he breaks silence on hush money case (opens Local News 8)

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    By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN Breaking his silence on Donald Trump’s legal troubles, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday criticized the Manhattan district attorney who is pursuing charges against the former president and vowed his office would not be involved if the matter trickles into …

  4. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Breaks Silence On Potential Trump Indictment (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis broke his silence Monday about former President Donald Trump's possible indictment.

  5. Insider

    Ron DeSantis is staying silent amid a push from MAGAworld for him to say or do something about a possible Trump indictment (opens Insider)

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    Right-wing figures want DeSantis to shield Trump from an indictment, and claim the governor will be on the wrong side of history if he doesn't.

  6. Politico

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