DeSantis seeks to fundraise off Orlando Magic donation controversy and criticism from NBA players’ union
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By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is seeking to raise money off criticism by the NBA players’ union of an Orlando Magic donation to a super PAC that supports his presidential bid.
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The contribution from the professional basketball team to Never Back Down, a group supporting the Florida governor’s campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, has drawn attention and criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ activists in the state.
The Orlando Magic made the $50,000 donation to Never Back Down, which supports Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to financial disclosures filed this week.
The NBA players union’s decision to condemn the donation of Disney-sponsored Orlando Magic to a DeSantis-backed super PAC highlights the ongoing feud between Disney and the Florida governor.
The team donated $50,000 to a super PAC that backs the Florida governor's presidential ambitions, The union said team donations should reflect the diversity of values of the players.
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is seeking to raise money off criticism by the NBA players’ union of an Orlando Magic donation to a super PAC that supports his presidential bid.
