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BLUE LIVES MATTER: DeSantis Backs Out of Fundraiser for Fallen Cop Memorial

posted by Hannity Staff - 8.30.22

Ron DeSantis has made one thing clear: he backs the blue.

According to a report from The Daily Wire, DeSantis was scheduled to appear at a $25,000-a-plate GOP fundraiser in Oyster Bay, New York for gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin —but backed out to attend the memorial for fallen Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Jose Perez.

Perez was a member of DeSantis’ security team.

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Agent Perez, who spent his entire life serving others from the United States armed forces to more than 30 years in law enforcement,” FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass stated. “Our country, our state, our community and FDLE are better because of his dedication. Rest in peace our brave hero. You will never be forgotten.”

“Today we mourn the tragic loss of FDLE Special Agent Jose Perez, who died in the line of duty. With over 20 years in the U.S. armed forces & more than 30 years in law enforcement, he lived a valiant life serving our nation & state. The entire @fdlepio community is in our prayers,” Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis tweeted on Monday.

According to The Daily Wire, Perez “was struck by a vehicle driven by Ysmael Sandoval, 35, in Miami on August 2. Perez died on August 20.

Conservative commentator Dan Bongino filled in for DeSantis, sources said.