{"id":2051875,"date":"2023-10-01T20:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T00:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-highlights-danger-electric-vehicles-present-to-u-s-national-security-and-economy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T20:20:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T00:20:11","slug":"desantis-highlights-danger-electric-vehicles-present-to-u-s-national-security-and-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-highlights-danger-electric-vehicles-present-to-u-s-national-security-and-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis warns of electric vehicles&#8217; threat to US security and economy."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-highlights-danger-electric-vehicles-present-to-u-s-national-security-and-economy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051875&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis\u2062 Warns of \u2063Risks to National Security and Economy with Electric Vehicle Push<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/florida\">Florida<\/a> Governor Ron DeSantis expressed concerns about the Democratic push for widespread adoption of electric vehicles, highlighting the potential dangers it poses to U.S. national \u200dsecurity and \u2064the economy.<\/p>\n<p>During his appearance \u200don Fox News&#8217; &#8220;Sunday Morning\u200d Futures&#8221;\u200b with Maria Bartiromo, DeSantis \u2062discussed President Joe Biden&#8217;s support\u200c for striking auto\u200d workers and the impact of forcing \u2064electric vehicles on the automobile industry and American citizens.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;They are going to really hurt the\u2064 whole automobile industry. It\u2064 is\u200c going\u2064 to\u2063 hurt jobs, forcing EVs,&#8221; DeSantis emphasized.\u200d &#8220;A lot of people \u200ddon&#8217;t want EVs, a lot of Americans can&#8217;t afford EVs. It will make our country more\u2063 dependent on\u2064 communist China which we definitely don&#8217;t need to be doing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis further criticized the partnership between \u200dCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom and President Biden, which mandates electric big rigs. He argued\u200d that this requirement would severely disrupt the Port \u200cof Long \u2062Beach, \u2064a crucial hub \u2064for the\u200c country&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;These\u200b big rigs, they go, like 100\u2064 miles on an electric, then they&#8217;ve \u2064got\u2062 to do a \u200dcharge. It is \u2063totally, totally ridiculous,&#8221;\u200d DeSantis \u200bexclaimed. &#8220;So, I&#8217;m going\u2063 to come in as president, we&#8217;re going to reverse all of those Biden EV mandates, we&#8217;re going to save the American automobile.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2063governor also highlighted the negative impact of electric big rigs\u2062 on the supply chain, as frequent recharging would lead to inflation and harm the economy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s \u200dputting ideology\u2064 ahead of anything that&#8217;s practical, and I think the truckers were really excited we were \u200cthere to shine a light on some\u200d of the insanity that&#8217;s going on\u200d out California,&#8221; DeSantis added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Watch the interview \u200cbelow:<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2064Chinese\u2063 investment in Florida&#8217;s real estate market, particularly in areas\u2064 like Miami, \u2063impact the \u200dlocal economy and housing affordability?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Onomy Posed by Chinese Influence in\u2064 the State <\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, there has been growing \u200cconcern about the extent of Chinese \u200dinfluence in\u200d various sectors of the\u2062 American economy. \u200bFlorida Governor \u200cRon DeSantis has recently warned about\u2062 the risks posed by such influence to national security and\u2062 the state&#8217;s \u200beconomy.\u200d As a key figure in a \u2063state heavily reliant on international trade and with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-report-biden-knowingly-mislead-public-on-afghanistan-exit\/\" title=\"House GOP Report: Biden Knowingly Mislead Public on Afghanistan Exit\">significant military presence<\/a>, Governor DeSantis&#8217; concerns must \u200bbe taken seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Florida \u200dis the third most populous state in the United States and serves as a gateway \u200bto\u200b Latin America. The state&#8217;s ports handle a \u2063significant \u200damount \u2062of international trade, making it vulnerable to potential exploitation\u2062 by foreign powers. Governor DeSantis \u2063is particularly concerned about China&#8217;s influence\u200b on vital infrastructure projects, including \u200cports, transportation systems, and telecommunications networks. These are areas in which Chinese state-owned \u200ccompanies have been actively investing, raising fears of potential espionage and cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis has rightly \u200cpointed out that China is not \u2063an ordinary trading partner; it\u2063 is a strategic competitor and potential adversary. The Chinese\u2062 government has a long history of engaging in \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-debate-desantis-takes-stand-against-chinese-control-of-usa-on-2-huge-issues-not-on-voters-radar\/\" title=\"DeSantis opposes Chinese control on key issues overlooked by voters in GOP debate.\">unfair trade\u2063 practices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-seeks-6-month-extension-to-science-technology-agreement-with-china\/\" title=\"US requests 6-month extension for science and technology deal with China.\">intellectual\u2062 property theft<\/a>,\u2063 and espionage. Therefore, it is essential for the state government to\u200b remain vigilant and protect\u2062 critical infrastructure from \u2064any potential threats.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200cthe governor has voiced concern about Chinese \u200cinvestment\u200d in\u200b Florida&#8217;s real estate market. Chinese investors have been purchasing significant amounts of properties in the state, particularly in Miami and the surrounding areas. While foreign\u2062 investment is generally beneficial for the economy,\u2064 excessive Chinese influence \u2063can have negative consequences.\u200d It can \u2063drive up real\u2063 estate prices, \u200dmaking housing unaffordable\u200d for locals, and create imbalances in the \u2063market.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis&#8217; warnings regarding national security are not unfounded. Florida is\u200b home to several military installations, including Naval \u200dAir Station Jacksonville, Eglin Air Force Base, and MacDill Air Force \u2064Base. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-highlights-danger-electric-vehicles-present-to-u-s-national-security-and-economy\/\" title=\"DeSantis warns of electric vehicles' threat to US security and economy.\">bases house critical military assets<\/a>, and any compromise in their security can have severe implications for national defense. \u2062Therefore, it is crucial to safeguard \u2064these installations from any potential breaches that could compromise their integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese influence also raises concerns about the protection of intellectual property rights. \u2062Florida is home to some\u2064 of the country&#8217;s leading research institutions and \u200binnovative industries. Alienating or compromising these sectors due to Chinese influence could have detrimental effects \u2063on\u2063 the \u2064state&#8217;s economy. Protecting intellectual \u200bproperty and ensuring fair \u200ctrade practices is vital for Florida to maintain \u200dits competitive edge in \u200dvarious industries.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis has taken proactive steps to address these risks. \u2063He recently signed a bill that \u2064aims to\u200c scrutinize and regulate foreign investments in sensitive areas \u200csuch as critical infrastructure and technology \u2063sectors. The law requires companies involved in such \u200dinvestments to\u200c disclose their ownership and funding sources. This \u2062initiative demonstrates Governor DeSantis&#8217; \u2063commitment to protecting \u2063Florida&#8217;s national security and economic \u200dinterests from potential threats.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for both federal\u200d and state governments to\u2064 collaborate in assessing \u200dand mitigating \u2063the risks posed by Chinese influence in Florida.\u200c While healthy trade relations with\u2064 China \u2062are desirable, \u2064it is crucial to establish a balance that does not \u2063compromise national\u2062 security\u2064 or\u2064 economic \u200cstability. Continued vigilance and a strong regulatory framework are necessary to safeguard Florida&#8217;s interests and maintain its economic prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217;s warnings about the risks to national \u200dsecurity and the\u2062 economy posed by Chinese \u2062influence \u200din Florida are pertinent and justified. As a state heavily \u2063reliant\u2063 on international trade and with significant military assets, Florida must take \u200cprecautions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-vladimir-putin-set-date-for-video-talks-as-ukraine-tensions-rise\/\" title=\"Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin Set Date for Video Talks as Ukraine Tensions Rise\">protect critical infrastructure<\/a>, \u200bintellectual property, and national defense. Governor DeSantis&#8217;s proactive measures, such as the new \u200clegislation on foreign investments, demonstrate his commitment to ensuring the state&#8217;s security\u2062 and\u200d economic interests. Continued collaboration between state\u2063 and\u2064 federal government is\u200c necessary to effectively address and \u2063mitigate these risks, while maintaining a balanced approach \u200cto \u200ctrade relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned that Democratic politicians&#8217; push for universal electric vehicle adoption poses significant threats to U.S. national security and the economy. Speaking on Fox News&#8217; &#8220;Sunday Morning Futures&#8221; with Maria Bartiromo, DeSantis expressed concerns about this matter when questioned about President Joe Biden&#8217;s agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2051876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2051875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2051875"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051875\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2051875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2051875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2051875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}