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Ron DeSantis expressed his full rejection of the possible looting that could arise in The areas most affected by Hurricane Idalia in Florida and for this reason he hardened his position towards people who are caught participating in acts of robbery.
“I would like to remind potential looters: you never know what you are getting yourself into. You loot, we shoot.” stated at a press conference.
The current Governor of Florida expressed his support for citizens who are trying to prevent their homes from being looted by unscrupulous individuals.
“LPeople have the right to defend their property. In this part of Florida there are a lot of proponents and Second Amendment advocates, and I’ve seen signs in different people’s yards in the past after these disasters, and I’d say it’s probably here: ‘You loot, we shoot.’” mentioned.
Given the reports that allegedly groups of individuals were looting some homes located in Steinhatcheea city belonging to Taylor County, where the hurricane made landfall, DeSantis toughened his message.
“We will not tolerate any looting after a natural disaster. If you force your way into someone’s home and try to loot, these people will be able to defend themselves and their families. Don’t even think about looting. Don’t even think about taking advantage of people in a vulnerable situation, ”she emphasized.
The state president’s warning is similar to the one he issued last year when Hurricane Ian made landfall, causing 149 deaths and millions in losses.
In the midst of this calamity, various groups of individuals went out to steal property from unprotected properties and as a result, 28 people were arrested in Lee County.
It should be noted that Ron DeSantis is trying to do his best to deal with the collateral damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, as he is aware that a large part of his political aspirations are at stake.because although his campaign to obtain the Republican candidacy for the presidential elections next year is suspended until further notice, the response it may have to a natural disaster could relaunch it or perhaps bury it in the eyes of the public not only in Florida but in the rest of the country.
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