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ALEX JONES AND TOM RENZ WARN TRUMP ABOUT SUSIE WILES TIES TO PFIZER AND DESANTIS \| MATTA OF FACT 4.25.24 2pm EST When you start to dig in and you see the FAKE NEWS like NBC giving her the "that a boy" you might start to wonder, is Alex Jones onto something? "NBC- She sits in a tough.. Credit: RumblePublished 3 hours ago

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida blasts Republicans Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida blasts Republicans in the Speaker Mike Johnson-led House, says, they surrendered to Joe Biden, who got all he wanted while Republican voters got nothing. Credit: Rumble Duration: 01:05Published 19 hours ago

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Strengthen Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Strengthen Florida Credit: RumblePublished 1 day ago

RINO Gov. DeSantis rules by Zionists Have you ever seen anything more obvious? Our whole state Department & Government is ruled by Jews. This is why NO money goes to protecting our borders. Only Israel’s and the Ukraine. Credit: Rumble Duration: 01:34Published 2 days ago

Governor DeSantis Expands Wildlife Corridor and Invests in Red Tide Research Governor DeSantis Expands Wildlife Corridor and Invests in Red Tide Research Credit: RumblePublished 2 days ago

🔥🔥Tucker Carlson Bombshells - Feds Are Captured! Why DeSantis Style State Governance Is Critical! Sunshine is the BEST disinfectant and given the RECENT bombshells dropped by Tucker Carlson on The Joe Rogan Show … its becoming MORE & MORE clear that all solutions to the DARKNESS of The.. Credit: RumblePublished 2 days ago

WOW: Bill Maher Acknowledges DeSantis Was Right In Major Moment This is huge. Credit: Rumble Duration: 08:15Published 3 days ago

Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Bill Maher to Break with Liberals? Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about the crowd of “Real Time with Bill Maher” being shocked by Maher’s discussion of the “Quiet on Set” documentary about child abuse at.. Credit: RumblePublished 3 days ago

Governor DeSantis Announces Investments for Everglades Restoration and Water Quality Improvements Governor DeSantis Announces Investments for Everglades Restoration and Water Quality Improvements Credit: RumblePublished 3 days ago

In Florida They Will Learn About the Dangers of Communism Governor Ron DeSantis: "Communist tyranny has already resulted in 100,000,000 victims" Credit: Rumble Duration: 00:52Published 5 days ago

The left is actively covering up Ron DeSantis’s big victory against Disney in Florida! The left is actively covering up Ron DeSantis’s big victory against Disney in Florida! Credit: Rumble Duration: 01:47Published 5 days ago

ORLANDO COMMISSIONER REGINA HILL ARRESTED AND FALSELY ACCUSED OF EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY Nine people running to replace suspended Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill. City of Orlando District 5 Commissioner, Regina Hill was arrested for exploitation of the elderly after an investigation from.. Credit: Rumble Duration: 40:27Published 6 days ago

Trump Jury Seated - House Speaker Johnson Cuts Deal With Democrats - Headline News 4/19/24 Weekly News Report! Another whirlwind week of news kicks off with the Trump hush money case seating jurors. Calls for Mike Johnson's ousting get louder as MTG and Thomas Massie lead the way... Credit: RumblePublished 6 days ago

Ben Shapiro vs Andrew Tate, Woke Money, Cali is BROKE, AI Girlfriends \| SOSCAST Ep. 179 On this episode of SOSCAST, Adam “SOS” Sosnick hosts a pop culture & money discussion with attorney Matt Bilinsky, OAN reporter Caitlin Sinclair, and a panel of lovely ladies. SOS addresses.. Credit: RumblePublished 6 days ago

RON DESANTIS BANS TEACHING COMMUNISM IN FLORIDA SCHOOLS \| The Santilli Report 4.18.24 3pm EST LFA SPONSORS & PARTNERS Credit: RumblePublished 1 week ago

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Strengthen Florida's Curriculum Governor DeSantis signs legislation to strengthen Florida's curriculum to teach the history and dangers of communism. Credit: RumblePublished 1 week ago

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Students, Military Recruitment, & Classical Teaching Governor DeSantis signs legislation to support students working through school, military recruitment, and classical teaching Credit: RumblePublished 1 week ago

Trump vs. DeSantis, Hugh Jackman's a Climate-Bum, Elon Musk vs. PayPal and More! Tune in to our livestream at 8:30PM 2/1/23 to see us discuss! Supplemental topics include: The manly figure skater, Zachary Levi, and some insight about who we are! Credit: Rumble Duration: 01:54Published 1 week ago

Gov. DeSantis Champions Legislation to Support FL's Turnaround School Program & Parental Rights Governor DeSantis Champions Legislation to Support Florida's Turnaround School Program and Parental Rights in Education Credit: RumblePublished 1 week ago

298 - Florida Loves A Police State Back in episode 273, "Thin Legislative Line - A Police State" I described multiple bills that heavily favored the police. Two of those bills were recently passed. I review Governor.. Credit: RumblePublished 1 week ago

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Law Enforcement Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Law Enforcement Credit: RumblePublished 2 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis Tells Donors At Private Weekend Meeting He Plans To Fundraise For Trump Report 🌟 Celebrate Saint Joseph the Worker's Feast this May 1st with our exclusive collection! From elegant apparel to exquisite cups and necklaces, adorn yourself with timeless style and.. Credit: Rumble Duration: 04:35Published 2 weeks ago

UNsanctioned FLORIDA #12, April 11, 2024 School Board Member Jon Arguello and Tom Lord, Citizen of St. Cloud talk politics across the state of Florida and in their local county, Osceola, the most corrupt county they know of...THIS WEEK: Dems.. Credit: RumblePublished 2 weeks ago

DESANTIS FALLS BACK IN LINE \| BASED AMERICA 4.11.24 7pm EST LFA SPONSORS & PARTNERS Credit: RumblePublished 2 weeks ago

RAKING IN THE MONEY! \| LIVE FROM AMERICA 4.11.24 11am EST OJ Simpson dies of cancer - Trump raking in the money in ATL - Trump drops bombshell in Stormy Daniels - Joe being led around WH like a dog - The last 2 speakers are very similar - In a shocking move,.. Credit: RumblePublished 2 weeks ago

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Trump widens lead over GOP rivals in Iowa and battleground states Former President Donald Trump expands his lead in the Republican presidential nomination race, with strong support in Iowa and critical battleground states. In Iowa, Trump's first-choice support surges.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2023	Nikki Haley looks for a strong showing in Iowa caucuses Nikki Haley aims to have a strong showing in the Iowa caucuses, but winning is not a requirement. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, on the other hand, confidently stated that he will win Iowa. Both Haley.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2023
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Nikki Haley uses leftist slur in presidential debate on Florida education bill Republican candidate Nikki Haley clashed with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over her opposition to the Florida education bill (HB 1557), which restricts classroom discussions on gender and sexuality.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2023	Insults fly as Nikki Haley's rise makes her target at US Republican debate Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis engaged in a heated exchange during the Republican presidential debate. DeSantis targeted Haley to undermine her growing popularity,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2023
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