Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discusses immigration enforcement, affordability, insurance reform, and how he views Florida’s future in an interview on the “Mostly Peaceful Podcast” with independent journalist Julio Rosas. From his Substack:

I traveled to Tallahassee last week to interview Governor Ron DeSantis as he is entering his final year in the statewide office. It is an understatement that DeSantis has made his mark during his two terms. From his handling of COVID-19 to running for president to dealing with the influx of Americans moving to his state, DeSantis has often been at the center of the nation’s attention. During our 30-minute sit-down at the Governor’s Mansion, I was able to ask him things such as: His final year mindset (0:50) Data centers + utility ratepayer protections (2:14) When and who he will endorse in the Florida governor’s race (5:41) What has surprised him the most about President Trump’s second term (7:36) If he thinks the Trump administration is winning the PR battle on mass deportations (9:24) Looking back, would he have still run for president in 2024? (14:07) Miami Beach free speech question: police visit over social media post (23:35) What he wants to do after leaving office (24:49)

From the interview:

After Gov. DeSantis called President Trump’s second term “successful,” I asked him if he would have still made the decision to run for president.

His response: “At the time remember, a lot of the people that have criticized me for running privately asked me to run cause they… pic.twitter.com/PodxvaixPO

– Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 28, 2026

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