Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pledged that state officials will not assist in the extradition of former President Donald Trump from Florida to New York, where he faces charges over falsified records related to his payments to Stormy Daniels. However, legal experts have said that while De Santis could resist a move to extradite Trump, he would not play a role if the former president surrenders. According to Article IV, no state has the right to decline an extradition request from another state.
DeSants accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of "stretching the law," but did not mention either Bragg or Trump by name. He also falsely claimed that Bragg was funded by left-wing philanthropist George Soros and was using his position for political purposes.
The unprecedented situation is rewriting the campaign playbook as De Santis accuses Bragg of trying to stifle support from Trump's base. The charges against Trump are still under seal and it is unclear what he will do or if an extradition request will be issued.
If a legitimate extradition demand is made, it would require a copy of the indictment proving there's a warrant out for Trump's arrest. Under Florida law enforcement regulations, anyone can arrest someone they know is subject to a criminal charge without involving the governor.
This move by DeSantis has been criticized by national Republicans who believe that he should be supporting his potential rival for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination instead of defying federal laws.
In any case, with Mr. Trump expected to appear at court in New York next week voluntarily before Judge Marrero and with no current demand for extradition on file at this time; whether Gov.De Santis' remarks prove consequential remains yet uncertain.
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