Governor Ron DeSantis’ re-election campaign announced today the latest television and digital advertisement supporting Governor DeSantis being aired by the Republican Party of Florida entitled “Protecting Florida.” The 60-second ad is running statewide and features the story of Kiyan Michael, whose son died in a tragic car accident after being hit by a twice-deported illegal immigrant, and features appreciation for Governor DeSantis’ immigration policies and his work to protect Floridians.

Click here to watch the ad:

Below is the transcript of the ad:

“When our middle son, Brandon, left to go to work, he was only 21 years old, and the last words I said to him is, ‘I love you.’ 

“And a twice-deported illegal ran into him and hit him so hard that he caused Brandon’s car to flip, and he killed him. 

“My child was killed by someone who should not have been here. 

“This is what happens when we have open borders. 

“We were able to go and meet with Governor DeSantis. He said I want to hear your son’s story. 

“To see the compassion in his eyes and I saw the concern. He wanted to make sure other lives were protected. 

“And as a Governor, he truly has been upholding the oath that he took, which is to protect Floridians. 

“He not only talks a good talk, but he walks it. 

“He’s been very strong on safety. He’s been very strong on law and order. 

“He has made our state one of the safest states to be in. 

“There’s no greater leader than Governor DeSantis because he didn’t just listen. He put action behind it.”

BACKGROUND:

To combat the Biden-Crist border crisis, Governor DeSantis has stood up for Florida:

• Governor DeSantis banned sanctuary cities in the state of Florida and requires state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
• In 2021, the Governor deployed state law enforcement to help secure the southern border, becoming the first state to answer Texas and Arizona’s call for assistance.
• Governor DeSantis delivered on his promise to relocate illegal immigrants to places that claim to welcome illegal immigrants.
• First Lady Casey DeSantis launched a statewide campaign to inform the public of the dangers of fentanyl and is educating youth on the life-altering effects of drug use through her The Facts. Your Future.  This initiative reinvents how substance abuse is taught in schools from “Just say no to drugs” to “Just say no to drugs, and here’s why.”
• Governor DeSantis increased the sentence for trafficking fentanyl and added methamphetamine to the list of drugs eligible for life in prison for those who sell them and cause the loss of a life.

Original source can be found here.