Ron DeSantis doubled down on his criticism of White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci—days after it emerged that he was selling merchandise on his official website mocking the infectious diseases expert—saying that his state is choosing "freedom over Fauci-ism."DeSantis made the comments during a speech at a religious liberty summit hosted by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), just days after he felt the backlash for selling the memorabilia, which also mocks the U.S.
coronavirus restrictions."When people [ask] what did you do in Florida?" DeSantis said. "I answer very shortly and clearly: Florida chose freedom over Fauci-ism.