Title: Air DeSantis and the Shadowy Donors Behind the Private Jets In today's political landscape, who a candidate spends their time with and who funds their campaigns is just as important as their policies. Recently, concerns have been raised about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' travels and the sources of funding for his private jets. According to a report by Alexandra Berzon and Rebecca Davis O'Brien published in The New York Times on May 20th, 2023, a Michigan nonprofit has been paying for DeSantis' travels without disclosing the identity of their donors. The article states that while DeSantis was busy touring the country to prepare for his presidential run, the Michigan nonprofit, whose name has been withheld, paid for his jet-setting lifestyle. This is concerning since it raises questions about the integrity of his campaign financing and who may be seeking to influence his policies and decisions. Furthermore, the undisclosed donations by the private individuals or organizations who funded the Michigan nonprofit could allow for potential conflicts of interest to arise. This further highlights the need for transparency and strict campaign finance regulations to protect the democratic process. It is time for Governor DeSantis to come clean about the sources of his campaign financing and stop dodging questions about Air DeSantis. The American people deserve to know who is behind the private jets and what their true intentions are. In conclusion, this report by Berzon and O'Brien serves as a stark reminder that the integrity of our democracy is at stake. We must hold our leaders to the highest standards of transparency and ethics to ensure that the government remains accountable to the people it serves. Florida governor DeSantis' nationwide travel to prepare for his presidential run was paid for by a Michigan non-profit but the source of the funds remains undisclosed. The non-profit's donors have also not been identified. ![]()