I've said for many weeks now, I don't think it's in the best interest of the country to have a former president that's almost 80 years old go to prison. And just like Nixon -- or Ford pardoned Nixon, you know, sometimes you've got to put this stuff behind you.
Ron DeSantis: “I've said for many weeks now, I don't think it's in the best interest of the country to have a former president that's…”
On the recordAugust 3, 2023
Source
transcripts.cnn.comEditor's note · Context
Ron DeSantis expresses his belief that it would not be beneficial for the country to imprison a former president and suggests a pardon similar to Nixon's.
Share
More from Ron DeSantis
Oct 13, 2026
I think people did take precautions, and I think the local officials did a really good job of helping spread the word.
Oct 12, 2026
Fortunately, they weren’t needed for a lot of rescue missions, ’cause that demand wasn’t there, but they’ve already cleared 1,700 miles of roadway.
Oct 18, 2026
Property tax revenue collected by local governments has nearly doubled in the past seven years and is expected to reach an astounding $83 billion by 2032.
Oct 12, 2026
Walton County is now up to 80% restored, remaining customers are expected to have power tonight into early tomorrow.





