TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ron DeSantis today released a video statement in response to President Biden's announcement that he is sending $100 million in U.S. aid to Gaza.
"Joe Biden just announced $100 million of your taxpayer dollars going to the Gaza Strip. They say it's humanitarian assistance. We know Hamas is going to commandeer that money, and Hamas is going to use it to advance terrorism. I say no U.S. tax dollars to the Gaza Strip. We still have hostages being held by Hamas. There are American hostages being held by Hamas. How are you funding them when they're holding Americans, as well as others, hostage? I challenge every Republican running: step up to the plate. Join me in opposing Biden's $100 million gift to Hamas."
Ron DeSantis, Statement by Ron DeSantis on Biden's $100 Million Gift to Hamas Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/370840