Gov. Ron DeSantis is 'MIA' as Covid cases surge, Florida Democrats allege

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Dec 30, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis is 'MIA' as Covid cases surge, Florida Democrats allege DeSantis, an outspoken Republican opponent of vaccination and mask mandates, last held a Covid news briefing on Dec. 17. Covid cases have reached new highs in Florida since then. "It's every man/woman for themselves, because leadership is MIA," one Florida Democrat tweeted. DeSantis' press secretary defended him this week, saying it's no surprise he wants to spend time over the holidays with his young kids and his wife, who is battling cancer. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy