Ron DeSantis: “Disney had its own government and basically would run it…”

“But they happen to be the beneficiaries of this antiquated but very useful for them system where they were given control of this local government. So we're here in Miami Dade County. You know, you got the county government that Disney had its own government and basically would run it. And massive tax benefits, massive competitive advantage, not good policy. I understand why they did it to lure Disney there. In the 60s, they were supposed to build homes, and then there would be voters there who would elect people.” (21:33–21:47)

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