At a press conference held at the University of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis condemned pro-Palestine protests and encampments occurring at universities nationwide. He stressed that such behavior would not be tolerated in Florida.

"We don't do that in the state of Florida," DeSantis declared. He highlighted a recent attempt to stage a protest and encampment at UF, which was swiftly dismantled within minutes. 

Nine individuals were arrested in April during a protest at UF, while three others were detained at the University of South Florida. DeSantis firmly stated that students have no right to occupy university spaces or target others based on their ethnicity. He criticized the protesters, suggesting they lack a comprehensive understanding of the historical context. "Some of these elite institutions around the country, they’re just graduating a bunch of imbeciles," he remarked.

During the event, DeSantis reiterated that there has never been a Palestinian state. Protesters in the background could be heard chanting, “Free Palestine” and “Shame.” The governor insisted that calls for "from the river to the sea" equate to advocating for another Holocaust, which aligns with Hamas' ideology. He emphasized, "That is what Hamas stands for, and that is not what we want to be producing in terms of leaders around this country."

DeSantis announced a $20 million increase in funding for Jewish day schools, and nearly $570 million for K-12 student funding overall. Additionally, he mentioned a recently signed bill aimed at bolstering school security. The governor emphasized his dedication to maintaining academic rigor, pursuing truth, and ensuring that "the inmates don't run the asylum in the Sunshine State."