White House calls out Ron DeSantis over Don't Say Gay extension plan

The White House has condemned Ron DeSantis’ proposed extension of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. DeSantis, widely expected to make a run for president in 2024, wants to widen the age range of the Florida law restricting discussion of LGBTQ+ identities in classrooms. At a briefing on Wednesday (22 March), press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the notion was “wrong”. Jean-Pierre, who is the first Black and out LGBTQ+ person to take the White House press secretary role, said: “Make no mistake, this is part of a disturbing and dangerous trend...