DeSantis said he won’t get involved in Trump’s potential extradition. Under Florida law, the governor can intervene in an extradition matter if it is contested. But Trump’s lawyers have said the former president would likely surrender if he is indicted.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday told reporters he won’t get involved in Donald Trump’s potential extradition if the former president is indicted by the Manhattan district attorney.
“I have no interest in getting involved in some type of manufactured circus by some Soros DA,” said DeSantis, making a reference to billionaire donor George Soros’s support of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “He’s trying to do a political spectacle … I’ve got real issues I’ve got to deal with here in the state of Florida.”
Over the last two days, Trump allies have repeatedly zinged DeSantis for failing to jump to Trump’s defense like other supporters of the president, including House Speaker. They have urged him to use his power as governor since Trump is a Florida resident. Like other Republicans, DeSantis on Monday sharply criticized Bragg — but he also downplayed its seriousness.
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