Feds Investigate DeSantis Over Migrant Flight Funds

The Associated Press reports:

The United States Department of the Treasury has launched an investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ alleged use of COVID-19 relief funds to fly dozens of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last month.

In a tweet overnight, Sen. Ed Markey confirmed the investigation into DeSantis’ alleged misuse of taxpayer funds to “cruelly transport the immigrants under false pretenses and without any consideration for their personal dignity or basic needs.”

On Sept. 14, two planes carrying 50 Venezuelans took off from San Antonio and landed on the Vineyard. DeSantis said the flights to Martha’s Vineyard were part of an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” adding that they would be given more options to succeed in Massachusetts.

Read the full article.

.@USTreasury responded to my letter, confirming that it will investigate @GovRonDeSantis‘ use of Covid relief funds to cruelly transport immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard under false pretenses and without any consideration for their personal dignity or basic needs. https://t.co/dJJllv9Piy

— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 12, 2022