NBC News' Sahil Kapur finds it pretty sus that Ron DeSantis was so secretive about anti-abortion law
Last night, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban into law. And NBC News’ Matt Dixon was on it:
Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed legislation Thursday that would ban most abortions after six weeks in Florida, a move that will weigh on his likely 2024 presidential bid.
The Florida law bans abortions at six weeks but creates new exemptions for rape and incest up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. It does not change existing exemptions for life and the health of the mother up to 15 weeks.
DeSantis signed the measure just hours after the Legislature passed it Thursday afternoon. But he didn’t announce publicly that he did so until after 11 p.m.
“We are proud to support life and family in the state of Florida,” the governor said in a statement. “I applaud the Legislature for passing the Heartbeat Protection Act that expands pro-life protections and provides additional resources for young mothers and families.”
The lack of fanfare around the legislation underscores how tricky abortion politics are for Republicans after the 2022 midterm elections — when Democrats hammered the GOP on the issue nationally — and specifically for DeSantis as he weighs seeking the GOP nomination for president.
Notice the language in NBC News’ write-up? “Quietly signed.” “Didn’t announce publicly.” “Lack of fanfare.” Makes it sound like DeSantis tried to keep the whole thing a secret. Like maybe he was afraid of word getting out.
NBC News senior political reporter Sahil Kapur picked up on that, too. What’s the deal with Ron DeSantis being so shady?
For what it’s worth, Sahil’s tweet shouldn’t scream confidence in the ability of the media to be honest with the public.
What, pray tell, is so “quiet” about this?
Doesn’t look like a private affair with a lack of fanfare. Maybe because it wasn’t.
He waited until after he had signed the bill into law to tweet about it. What does that “scream,” other than that Ron DeSantis understands that a bill isn’t a law until he signs it?
By the way:
But hey, Sahil. Congratulations for finding common ground with Donald Trump’s most dedicated defenders:
Perfect.
Horseshoe politics are fascinating, aren’t they?
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