James Fishback on DeSantis’s Attack on Free Speech, Randy Fine’s Bloodlust, & America Last Globalism

James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, discusses his reasons for running, focusing on what he sees as the state's betrayal by prioritizing global interests over its own citizens. He argues that Florida is losing opportunities to foreign interests, citing the potential displacement of local students by foreign students due to trade deals with China. Fishback proposes raising tuition for foreign students to one million dollars a year and divesting state pension funds from Israeli bonds to fund a down payment assistance program for young Floridians. He criticizes the state's political landscape, calling out instances of foreign influence and the endorsement of policies that he believes harm local communities, such as allowing private equity firms to buy single-family homes. He advocates for policies that prioritize American citizens, particularly in education and employment, and emphasizes the need to protect home ownership and family formation.