DeSantis's Campaign Funding Scandal: Ties with Super PAC Exposed

A campaign watchdog group has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (F.E.C.) against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and a super PAC supporting his presidential bid, alleging illegal campaign coordination. The complaint argues that the super PAC, Never Back Down, effectively served as DeSantis's campaign by providing various support, including private air travel, funding ground operations, and hosting events. DeSantis and his wife allegedly provided guidance on messaging to the super PAC. The F.E.C. will review the case, but its evenly divided composition may result in a deadlock. The chaos within Never Back Down is expected to concern Republican donors who are increasingly supporting former Governor Nikki Haley as an alternative to DeSantis.