DeSantis wades into controversy over transgender swimmer

DeSantis wades into controversy over transgender swimmer

Author: Gannett March 24, 2022 Duration: 29:30

Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the controversy surrounding a transgender college swimmer. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's proclamation declaring a Florida swimmer the "rightful winner" against her transgender opponent, the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill generating more dysfunction among Florida Democrats and talk of lawmakers returning to Tallahassee for a special legislative session.


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