Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced Wednesday that Florida is ready and willing to help California with its response to the raging wildfires, calling for states to “come together” amid natural disasters.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed out the difference in how Republican and Democratic leaders are treated by some in media when natural disasters take place in their states.

Fla., instructed mainstream media to stop politicizing the Los Angeles-area wildfires in their coverage of the disaster.

The rivalry between Florida’s Governor and his California counterpart is well-documented. But with disaster striking on the West Coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis is putting people over politics.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)_ ripped the media Thursday, after they questioned President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of California Gov. Gavin

During comments Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago, Ron DeSantis fired back at media who questioned whether it was “appropriate” for President-elect Donald Trump to be criticizing the Democratic leadership of the Golden State as thousands of acres have burned due to a lack of water in recent days.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out a reporter on Thursday for the lack of blame being placed on California leaders for the devastating wildfires, pointing out that it’s in stark contrast to how Republican leaders are often treated in the wake of disasters.

Fla., calls out California leadership and outlines how his state will support the incoming Trump administration on 'Hannity.'

On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN’s Manu Raju that there should be “conditions” on the proposed federal aid to California in the wake of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.

President-elect Donald Trump praised his one-time rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, for calling for a special session on immigration, urging governors across the country to follow Florida’s lead by taking up legislation to prepare for the illegal immigration crackdown expected once he takes office.

The state of Florida has offered help to assist the people of California in responding to these fires… — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 8, 2025 DeSantis is no stranger to responding to ...