Ron DeSantis

Full Name: Ronald Dion DeSantis
Profession: Governor of Florida

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Biography: Ron DeSantis is an American politician and attorney. He served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th district and later became the Governor of Florida.

Notable for his involvement in the Freedom Caucus and as an ally of Donald Trump, DeSantis managed significant responses to COVID-19 and hurricanes in Florida, supporting the Parental Rights in Education Act and maintaining economic policies that focus on low taxes.

DeSantis's early career began post-graduation from Yale University and Harvard Law School, where he was also a collegiate athlete. He became a JAG officer in the U.S. Navy, was deployed to Guantanamo Bay and Iraq, and received recognitions including the Bronze Star Medal. His legal career involved co-founding LSAT Freedom and working at Holland & Knight before entering politics.

Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, DeSantis became a founding member of the conservative Freedom Caucus. His political trajectory continued with his narrow win in Florida's gubernatorial race in 2018 against Andrew Gillum.

Re-elected in 2022, he presided over events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and hurricanes Ian and Nicole while becoming known for his educational and fiscal policies. DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination but eventually withdrew and endorsed Trump.

Beyond his political career, DeSantis is married to Casey Black DeSantis, has three children, and maintains a Catholic faith. As an author, he has published "Dreams From Our Founding Fathers" (2011) and "The Courage to Be Free" (2023).

DeSantis was recognized in Time 100 as one of the most influential people in 2022, marking his broad impact and interactions with figures like Trump and Elon Musk.

Born: September 14, 1978
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Age: 45 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo