DeSantis focuses on ‘freedom’ in inauguration speech

Governor’s address counters ‘faddish ideology’ nationally.

  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, is sworn by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz, left, to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on Tuesday in Tallahassee. Looking on is DeSantis’ wife Casey, second from right, and their son Mason. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, is sworn by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz, left, to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on Tuesday in Tallahassee. Looking on is DeSantis’ wife Casey, second from right, and their son Mason. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)
    TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday for a second term, offering a theme of “freedom” in Florida to counter “faddish ideology” nationally. Speaking on the steps ...

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