Key takeaways:
- Make America Great Again Inc. (MAGA Inc.) has filed a 15-page complaint with Florida’s Commission on Ethics, accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of running a “shadow presidential campaign” while in office.
- The complaint argues that DeSantis should have to resign from office under a state law that prohibits people from holding elected office while seeking another.
- The complaint has been sent to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which will investigate the allegations and determine whether DeSantis has violated state and federal election law.
A super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump has filed a 15-page complaint with Florida’s Commission on Ethics, accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of running a “shadow presidential campaign” while in office.
Make America Great Again Inc. (MAGA Inc.) claims in the letter that DeSantis’ book tour, ongoing fundraising, and reported efforts to recruit operatives for his likely presidential campaign all suggest that he is a de facto candidate for president while also serving as governor.
The letter argues that DeSantis should have to resign from office under a state law that prohibits people from holding elected office while seeking another. It was sent Wednesday after Trump acknowledged to reporters earlier this week that DeSantis is “probably” his biggest challenger in the presidential primary.
The complaint has been sent to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which will investigate the allegations and determine whether DeSantis has violated state and federal election law. It is unclear at this time what the outcome of the investigation will be.
The complaint is the latest move in an ongoing battle between Trump and DeSantis, who is widely seen as a potential challenger to Trump in the 2024 presidential election. It remains to be seen how the investigation will affect the political landscape in the coming months.
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