DeSantis Faces Legislative Pushback as Florida Republicans Challenge Immigration Plan

Florida lawmakers introduce their own immigration bill, signaling a shift in power dynamics as DeSantis' influence wanes after his failed presidential bid.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called a special legislative session to advance his immigration proposals, but lawmakers rejected his plan and introduced their own bill.
The legislature's 'TRUMP Act' delegates immigration enforcement oversight to the agriculture commissioner, reducing DeSantis' executive power on the issue.
DeSantis' strained relationships with lawmakers and his diminished political standing after losing to Trump in the 2024 presidential primary have weakened his influence.
Republican legislators claim their bill aligns more closely with former President Trump's priorities, while DeSantis accuses them of undermining conservative voters.
The ongoing power struggle highlights a broader reassertion of legislative independence in Florida, with potential implications for DeSantis' political future.