Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a different and more cautious approach to the COVID-19 pandemic than has President Donald Trump, criticizing the President’s suggestion of injecting disinfectant while emphasizing the importance of testing and contact tracing. DeSantis also has pushed back against calls for a nationwide lockdown, largely leaving it to local authorities to make decisions about how to handle the virus. The difference between DeSantis’ approach and Trump’s has been welcomed by health experts, who say it is more in line with the advice of scientists. However, it has drawn criticism from some political factions, who accuse DeSantis of undermining the President’s efforts to reopen the economy.
