DeSantis and Super PAC Under Fire for Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is accused of breaking campaign finance laws by coordinating with the Never Back Down PAC, according to a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. The complaint alleges that DeSantis's campaign illegally influenced the activities of the super PAC supporting his 2024 presidential bid. The Campaign Legal Center claims that DeSantis's campaign complained about the PAC's ads targeting Nikki Haley, which is seen as a violation of federal campaign finance laws. The watchdog group also alleges that the PAC effectively operated as an arm of DeSantis's campaign, subsidizing and underwriting his candidacy. The complaint calls for civil penalties and an injunction to prevent future violations.