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Ron DeSantis: “He [Dr. Fauci] wanted people's businesses to collapse.”

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks At Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference

Published July 29, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:42

But, you know, honestly, given his track record, I wear that criticism as a badge of honor. Because he wanted to shut down society. He wanted to lock kids out of school. He [Dr. Fauci] wanted people's businesses to collapse. He wanted to even imprison people potentially if they violated the edicts that he has. (01:42–02:23)

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