Nikki Fried takes to national media, says Floridians believe Gov. DeSantis 'never cared about them'
Hours after state health officials confirmed 133 new COVID-19 deaths, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried appeared on national media to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantiss leadership.
Speaking with CNNs Brianna Keilar, Fried told a national audience DeSantis has no plan and does not care about Floridians.
The problem is the Governor has lost the faith and the trust from the people of our state, Fried said. They no longer count on the data coming out. They no longer believe that he has a plan for our future and they believe hes never cared about them. Theres been no empathy shown whatsoever from this Governor and no humility that when we did flatten the curve, he went on the national circus and went across the entire state claiming mission accomplished.
Fried also criticized DeSantis for looking to the White House for answers.
She cited a statement DeSantis made Monday suggesting he would call the White House later that evening.
Our hospital beds are at capacity and all he keeps talking about is whats happening at the White House or whats happening in our hospitals, Fried said. How about we work together to try to prevent people from actually getting sick and being in the hospital to begin with.
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