Measured Space: Biden and DeSantis Keep Distant in Florida Presidential Visit
In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, President Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chose to keep their interactions at a distance during the president’s visit to the state. Although plans were initially in place for a meeting on the ground, Governor DeSantis’ office announced on Friday that such a meeting could strain the state’s disaster response efforts, leading to a decision to abstain from a face-to-face interaction. Despite being political rivals, DeSantis, vying for the …