DeSantis Promises Tough Immigration Measures and Crackdown on Hamas Supporters

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stated that if elected president, he would cancel student visas and deport foreign nationals who express support for Hamas, following the recent attacks on Israel. DeSantis made these remarks at a campaign event in Iowa, where he also discussed his plans to remove foreign nationals attending U.S. colleges and universities who endorse Hamas. Fellow Republican presidential candidate Senator Tim Scott also voiced his support for Israel and stated that he would withhold Pell Grants from universities that fail to address antisemitism on their campuses. DeSantis has been actively condemning Hamas' attack on Israel and has taken steps to assist Floridians stranded in Israel. Other Republican lawmakers have also called for the cancellation of visas and deportation of foreign nationals who support Hamas.