DeSantis Assails US Policy in Ukraine, Breaking With Much of GOP

He says US border, China policy should take priority
Florida governor recently visited Iowa, right before Trump

Ron DeSantis
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By Jennifer Jacobs and John Harney

March 14, 2023 at 2:19 AM UTC

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March 14, 2023 at 3:31 AM UTC

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Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed strong misgivings over US support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion, breaking not only with the Biden administration but other prominent Republicans.

DeSantis, the governor of Florida, said in a statement, which was read by Tucker Carlson on his Fox News program, that protecting the US southern border, confronting China and bolstering the American military should take priority.