‘A very big problem’: Billionaire donor drops DeSantis because of book bans and abortion stance

A billionaire backer of Ron DeSantis has halted his support because of the Florida governor’s extreme position on social issues, according to a report. Thomas Peterffy, a top Republican donor who has been supporting DeSantis during recent months, told the Financial Times that he was no longer aligned with any candidate – or potential candidate – for the presidential nomination. “I have put myself on hold,” the billionaire told the Financial Times. “Because of (DeSantis’) stance on abortion and book banning … myself, and a bunch of friends, are holding our powder dry.” DeSantis has not offici…

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