The local party's endorsement occurred on Oct. 5, despite the fact that Caruso is currently suspended from office. DeSantis suspended the official following an arrest in August on allegations that Caruso molested a small child. Caruso has not abandoned his bid for the clerk of courts seat and maintains he still intends to win the November election.
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Ron DeSantis Condemns Palm Beach GOP Support for Child Abuse Suspect
US Politics15 days ago
Governor Ron DeSantis stated that some priorities are "bigger than party" after local Republican leaders backed a man arrested for child molestation. Florida's governor called the decision by the Palm Beach GOP to endorse Mike Caruso for clerk of courts "disappointing," adding that party members serve the public best by putting the state and country first.
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