"Institutionalization vs. Nationalization: DeSantis' Solution to Florida's Red Flag Law in Wake of Maine Shooting"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed doubts about the effectiveness of Florida's red flag law in removing guns from dangerous individuals and stated that he would not sign any gun safety measures if elected president. Instead, in response to the recent mass shooting in Maine, DeSantis proposed institutionalizing more people with mental health issues against their will. He believes that holding people accountable through mental adjudication or criminal conviction is more effective. DeSantis also blamed lawmakers in Florida for keeping the red flag law in place, despite his previous opposition to it. He echoed former President Donald Trump's call to institutionalize more people and emphasized his commitment to upholding Second Amendment rights.