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Ron DeSantis: “It's all because of left wing governance.”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

'IT WON'T WORK!': Ron DeSantis warns of 'devastating' Mamdani policies

Published November 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:38

I want Chicago to do well. These are some of the best cities in the history of our country and they've just fallen on hard times and It's all because of left wing governance. Governor DeSantis, you've set a great example of free market capitalism and what it can do in the state of Florida. Thank you. Hey, it's Will Kaine. (05:38–05:41)

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Asserts that left-wing governance is responsible for the decline of certain U.S. cities.

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