DeSantis, Fox News, and the Martha's Vineyard 'Stunt'
On Tuesday, Venezuelan migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for engaging in a duplicitous scheme to relocate them — a trip which was filmed and sent to Fox News as an exclusive. DeSantis admitted to his involvement in the scheme, but argued none of the travelers were forced to go. The attorneys representing the 48 people on those flights, however, claim that they were deceived into boarding — enticed with promises of jobs, housing, and cash assistance that never appeared. Philip Bump, national correspondent for The Washington Post, suggests that this was a made-for-Fox event, and explains how the flights fit into a broader strategy DeSantis has been crafting for years.
This is a segment from our September 23rd, 2022 program, Case Closed?. 
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