Coverage dated March 30, 2023

'It is un-American:' DeSantis says Florida will not assist in an extradition request of Trump

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Florida's leaders weighed in on Twitter shortly after Donald Trump's indictment, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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FOX 6 Milwaukee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request' (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Mar 30, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
RedState
DeSantis Blasts Trump Indictment as Un-American, Refuses to Extradite (opens RedState)
Published Mar 30, 2023
RedState's feed description
This needed to be said.
Tampa Bay Times
DeSantis says Florida will ‘not assist’ in possible Trump extradition after indictment (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
But the point is likely moot, as officials in New York are preparing for Trump to turn himself in.
ABC 10 Sacramento
'It is un-American:' DeSantis says Florida will not assist in an extradition request of Trump (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Mar 30, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
Florida's leaders weighed in on Twitter shortly after Donald Trump's indictment, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Insider
DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite Trump even though it's required by US Constitution (opens Insider)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Insider's feed description
DeSantis pledged Florida wouldn't be involved in an extradition to New York, but it appears that legal maneuver won't be needed anyway.
New York Times
DeSantis says Florida wouldn’t aid Trump’s extradition to New York. (opens New York Times)
Published Mar 30, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The Republican governor called the indictment of the former president ‘un-American.’
Washington Post
DeSantis, possible Trump rival, says he won’t assist in extradition (opens Washington Post)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Florida will not work with New York on any extradition requests in case one is necessary for the former president.
Media Matters for America
DeSantis follows Trumpworld’s command with extradition statement (opens Media Matters for America)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Politico
DeSantis calls Trump indictment ‘un-American’ and says he won’t assist in extradition (opens Politico)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Politico's feed description
“Florida will not assist in an extradition request,” the Florida governor tweeted.
Breitbart News
DeSantis: 'Florida Will Not Assist in Extradition Request' amid Trump Indictment (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said his state will not assist with an extradition request after former President Donald Trump was indicted.
CBS News
DeSantis says Florida "will not assist" in a Trump "extradition" after grand jury indictment (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 30, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Despite contention between Trump and Ron DeSantis over a bid for the White House, the Florida governor said his state "will not assist in an extradition request."
Fox News
Ron DeSantis says he will refuse any extradition request after Trump indictment: 'Questionable circumstances' (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his state "will not assist in an extradition request" by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg while slamming the charges against former President Donald Trump as "un-American" and as a "weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda."
Legal Insurrection
DeSantis on Trump Indictment: ‘Florida Will Not Assist in an Extradition Request Given the Questionable Circumstances at Issue With This Soros-Backed Manhattan Prosecutor and His Political Agenda’ (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Legal Insurrection's feed description
"The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct."
Independent Journal Review
DeSantis Makes Bombshell Extradition Announcement Shortly After Trump Indictment (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Ron DeSantis isn't having any part of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's bid to prosecute Donald Trump.
The Daily Signal
DeSantis Vows Florida Won't Help Extradite Trump (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Mar 30, 2023
The Daily Signal's feed description
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not help extradite former President Donald Trump, who was just indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.
BizPac Review
DeSantis does not hold back in swift and decisive reaction to Trump indictment (opens BizPac Review)
Published Mar 30, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
"Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor"
Newsweek
Ron DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite his rival Trump (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Trump, who was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday, will have to travel from his home in Palm Beach, Florida, to Manhattan for processing.
Jezebel
Trump's Indictment Is Super Awkward for Ron DeSantis (opens Jezebel)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Jezebel's feed description
DeSantis, who needs Trump voters if he wants the 2024 nomination, now faces the "unenviable dilemma" of whether to sign the arrest warrant.
Hot Air
DeSantis is a 'no' on any extradition requests from Bragg's office for Trump (opens Hot Air)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
No cooperation
Washington Examiner
Donald Trump indicted: DeSantis says Florida 'will not assist in an extradition request' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has sided with his likely main rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump for covering up hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Hiawatha World Online
DeSantis blasts Trump indictment, says he will not agree to extradition (opens Hiawatha World Online)
Published Mar 30, 2023
Hiawatha World Online's feed description
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the indictment of former President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying he won’t comply with an extradition order from New York.
New York Post
DeSantis says Florida won’t help extradite Trump to NYC after indictment (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 30, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor and his political agenda.”

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