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Ron DeSantis: “Idalia didn't do that much damage in Tallahassee compared to…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Governor DeSantis Podcast Ep 3

Published | Video Starts at 50:47

But that front yard, there used to be this massive oak tree, and Hurricane Idalia knocked it out. In 2023. And so, honestly, Idalia didn't do that much damage in Tallahassee compared to other places. but it took this tree down, and so they just had to get rid of it, which we would never have done on our own. (50:47–50:52)

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Asserts that Hurricane Idalia caused less damage in Tallahassee compared to other areas.

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