During his address at the Republican National Committee’s annual meeting, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a speech that emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility at the federal level. Titled ‘Life, Liberty & Levin,’ the speech drew on historical references to the Constitution, advocating for a return to the Founding Fathers’ principles of limited government and individual freedom.
DeSantis argued that the current federal government has deviated from these principles by engaging in excessive spending and accumulating debt. He called on Congress to enforce constitutional restraints on spending and to adopt a balanced budget requirement, similar to those in the Florida Constitution. The governor’s remarks were seen as a direct challenge to the growing federal deficit and the political rhetoric surrounding budgetary responsibility.
While some lawmakers have criticized the speech as overly simplistic, others have praised DeSantis for his clear and unwavering stance on fiscal discipline. The speech is likely to be a key talking point for conservative lawmakers as they prepare for upcoming budget negotiations and debates over the federal budget process.