Ron DeSantis said yesterday he’s sending drones, weapons and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack. He must figure if he imitates what presidents do, more people will think of him as a potential president? Poor Puddin' Fingers! Via the Associated Press:
Florida has sent cargo planes with healthcare supplies, drones, body armor and helmets, said Jeremy Redfern, a spokesman for the governor’s office. The state also worked with groups to supply unspecified amounts of weapons and ammunition that were privately funded, Redfern said.
The governor’s office said it acted at the request of Israel’s consul general in Miami. Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the consul general, initially said Thursday he did not request drones, body armor or helmets, nor had he talked to the governor about help getting weapons or ammunition through private parties.
Elbaz-Starinsky said later Thursday that others in the Israeli government had communicated with DeSantis’ office to determine what would be sent to Israel.
Purely coincidentally, Ron will be attending the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering of donors, which kicks off tonight in Las Vegas.
