

Criminal Probe Launched Into DeSantis Linked Charity
May 22, 2025
Lawrence Mower, a journalist from the Tampa Bay Times, teams up to dive into a sensational scandal involving Ron and Casey DeSantis. They unpack allegations of Medicaid fraud linked to the Hope Florida initiative, which supposedly funneled charity funds into political pockets. Mower sheds light on the ongoing criminal investigation and the controversial funding sources of the initiative. The discussion also touches on Casey DeSantis’s political future amidst this turmoil and the rifts brewing within Florida’s Republican ranks.
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Criminal Probe Confirmed
- A criminal investigation has been confirmed involving the Hope Florida Foundation linked to Casey DeSantis.
- This marks the first official acknowledgment of law enforcement scrutiny in the case.
Hope Florida's Mission and Structure
- Hope Florida, created by Casey DeSantis, aims to replace government social services with support from churches and nonprofits.
- The state controls a charity foundation to manage funding for these services.
Medicaid Settlement Funds Redirected
- $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was funneled through Hope Florida and then into dark money political committees.
- This diverted funds meant for nonprofit aid instead supported political interests.