Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis , Scolds High School Students <br />for Wearing Masks.<br />AP reports that at an indoor news <br />conference on March 2, DeSantis was triggered by a group of high school students wearing facemasks.<br />AP reports that at an indoor news <br />conference on March 2, DeSantis was triggered by a group of high school students wearing facemasks.<br />According to AP, a visibly upset DeSantis approached the students at a press <br />event at the University of South Florida <br />and asked them to remove their masks.<br />You do not have to wear those masks. I mean, please take them off. , Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.<br />Honestly, it’s not doing anything. , Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.<br />We’ve got to stop with <br />this COVID theater. So if <br />you wanna wear it, fine, <br />but this is ridiculous. , Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, at a press event at USF as reported by AP.<br />As DeSantis turned <br />toward the podium, he shook <br />his head and let out an audible sigh.<br />He has often <br />vocalized his opposition to <br />COVID-19 safety protocols.<br />He has often <br />vocalized his opposition to <br />COVID-19 safety protocols.<br />Students were reportedly caught <br />off-guard by the unsolicited <br />mask-wearing advice from DeSantis.<br />I was a little bit surprised at his tone. , Kevin Brown, student, via AP.<br />DeSantis is currently running for reelection as <br />governor of Florida. He is considered by many to be a strong GOP candidate to run for president in 2024.<br />DeSantis is currently running for reelection as <br />governor of Florida. He is considered by many to be a strong GOP candidate to run for president in 2024
