Ron DeSantis
ON THE RECORD · 9 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“is going to be in a world of hurt”
Ron DeSantis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis said Caruso would face serious consequences if convicted.
“I’m proud that I signed that into law, and I’m proud that we have very strong penalties for people that abuse children.”
Ron DeSantis · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis expressed pride in signing the law reintroducing the death penalty for child abusers.
“yank him from that position”
Ron DeSantis · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis described his decision to remove Caruso from his position following the arrest.
“If he is convicted, he’s going to be in for a world of hurt,”
Ron DeSantis · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis warned of consequences for Caruso if convicted of the child sex abuse charges.
“was well regarded in the community”
Ron DeSantis · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis described Caruso's reputation at the time of his appointment.
“well regarded in the community”
Ron DeSantis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis described Caruso as well regarded in the community despite the charges.
“It was a very easy decision for me to yank him from that position,”
Ron DeSantis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis told reporters in Sarasota he quickly decided to suspend Caruso after learning of the arrest.
“We’re the first state to reintroduce the death penalty for pedophiles,”
Ron DeSantis · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
DeSantis made this statement while discussing the death penalty for pedophiles during a news conference about Caruso's arrest.
“working through what that would look like.”
Ron DeSantis · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-26
Ron DeSantis indicated he is considering midcycle redistricting in Florida.