DeSantis sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) flew two planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., on Wednesday, intensifying a fight in which high-profile GOP governors have been sending migrants to liberal enclaves.

A spokesperson for DeSantis, considered a possible GOP presidential candidate in 2024, confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday that the migrants were flown on two chartered planes. 

“Yes, Florida can confirm the two planes with illegal immigrants that arrived in Martha’s Vineyard today were part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske told the media outlet. 

DeSantis has been sending migrants to “sanctuary” cities or states that limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

About 50 Venezuelan migrants, including some children, reportedly were flown to Martha’s Vineyard, according to the Martha’s Vineyard Times.