BREAKING: The Israeli consul general of Miami has come out and stated that DeSantis lied about sending weapons to Israel, that it was a previously scheduled shipment of parts, that all the Admin did was process some paperwork

Needs sauce.

Why the feck would a Governor have the ability to send a mass amount of weapons to a foreign land? This could get interesting.

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/27/ron-desantis-sending-weapons-israel-military-fake

Seeking other sources if anyone can help it’s much appreciated. 👆

A move that could boost him in the GOP?

The governor’s office said it acted at the request of Israel’s consul general in Miami. Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the consul general, initially said Thursday he did not request drones, body armor or helmets, nor had he talked to the governor about help getting weapons or ammunition through private parties.

John Kirby, a spokesperson for the White House’s National Security Council, said that he was not aware of any communications between the White House and DeSantis’ office about securing the military supplies for Israel.
“It is not illegal for the governor of a state to offer a measure of foreign assistance to another country,” said Kirby. “There are laws and regulations which govern how the export process is handled and that’s all done through Commerce.”

Redfern would not disclose the type or amount of ammunition and weaponry, referring questions to the consul general, who could not immediately be reached for comment.

Daryl Kimball is the executive director of the Arms Control Association, a non-partisan group focused on nuclear and conventional weapons control. He noted the president controls the import and export of defense articles and services. If he does not issue a license, exportation is not permitted under federal laws.
It’s unclear whether DeSantis coordinated shipments of weapons with the Biden administration. The Commerce Department regulates the shipment abroad of many types of U.S. weapons and technology.
The White House’s National Security Council and Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The confirmation of the military aid comes as DeSantis and other GOP presidential contenders are expected to attend the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering of donors, which kicks off Friday in Las Vegas. DeSantis is scheduled to speak Saturday morning to a Nevada Republican group at a casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Never Back Down, the pro-DeSantis PAC, is co-hosting the event with the Nevada
Republican Club. DeSantis is also expected to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s
Annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian on Saturday.