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Ron DeSantis: “The NAACP issued a warning... saying that Florida is, quote…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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That was termed by the media as don't say gay. The bill did not mention the word gay. I never said that gay people wanted kindergarteners to be told they can change … The NAACP issued a warning... saying that Florida is, quote, openly hostile for African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ individuals. … Well, I think the idea that a teacher would say, yes, you can change. And there's some schools around the country where they say it's okay to transition a kid without the parents consent or knowledge. (22:23–22:29)

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Asserts that the NAACP has issued a warning about Florida's hostility towards certain groups.

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