{"id":2287808,"date":"2024-07-02T09:26:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T13:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-x-image-makes-false-claim-about-bills-desantis-recently-signed\/"},"modified":"2024-07-02T09:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T13:29:18","slug":"fact-check-x-image-makes-false-claim-about-bills-desantis-recently-signed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-x-image-makes-false-claim-about-bills-desantis-recently-signed\/","title":{"rendered":"FACT CHECK: X Image Makes False Claim About Bills DeSantis Recently Signed"},"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\">24<\/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%2Ffact-check-x-image-makes-false-claim-about-bills-desantis-recently-signed%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=2287808&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--><p>The summary provides information about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-no-loretta-lynch-has-not-been-sentenced-to-death\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: No, Loretta Lynch Has Not Been Sentenced To Death\">false claim made<\/a> regarding Florida Republican Gov. \u2062Ron DeSantis signing three new bills.\u200b The claim suggests that one bill makes June \u200b27th Bible Day, another certifies &#8220;male&#8221; \u2064as the \u200cofficial gender of Florida, and the third\u200d allows hospitals\u2062 to sell beer and wine. However, the image used to support this claim is \u2062altered and stems from a\u200d video report showing DeSantis signing bills related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-live-q-biden-readies-executive-orders\/\" title=\"Video: Live Q&amp;A: Increased Security the \u2018New Normal\u2019 In Washington; Biden Readies Executive Orders\">increased security<\/a> for Jewish\u200b schools, defining\u200d Anti-Semitism, and banning balloon\u200d releases. The claim is debunked with evidence from the original source, Governor DeSantis&#8217;s website, and news outlets. The article also mentions that DeSantis recently vetoed grants to\u200b arts and culture nonprofit groups\u2063 in Florida.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ob-read-more-selector\">\n<p>An image <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kylietcheung\/status\/1805997297723232376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shared on X<\/a> claims Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three new bills, one that purportedly makes June 27th Bible Day, one that purportedly certifies \u201cmale\u201d as the official gender of Florida, and one that purportedly allows hospitals to sell beer and wine.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"und\">Ok <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ROWVQhmH2J\">pic.twitter.com\/ROWVQhmH2J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kylietcheung\/status\/1805997297723232376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span><strong>Verdict: False<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The image is altered and stems from a June 25 video report from 10 Tampa Bay, which shows DeSantis signing bills that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-aid-receives-bipartisan-support-following-classified-senate-briefing\/\" title=\"Israel Aid Gains Bipartisan Backing After Senate Briefing\">provide increased security<\/a> for Jewish schools, define Anti-Semitism, and ban balloon releases, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Fact Check:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>DeSantis recently vetoed $32 million in grants to \u201carts and culture nonprofit groups across Florida,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/south-florida-leaders-react-to-desantis-veto-of-32-million-in-grants-to-arts-cultural-nonprofits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CBS News<\/a>. DeSantis characterized the \u201covertly sexual\u201d Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival as the reason he made the decision, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artnews.com\/art-news\/news\/ron-desantis-florida-sexual-fringe-festival-culture-grant-cuts-1234711083\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art News<\/a> reported, citing the Tampa Bay Times.<\/p>\n<p>The X image, viewed over 2,000 times, claims DeSantis signed three new bills, one that purportedly makes June 27th Bible Day, one that purportedly certifies \u201cmale\u201d as the official gender of Florida, and one that purportedly allows hospitals to sell beer and wine. The image, which appears to be a broadcast graphic, shows DeSantis signing the bills during an official ceremony and appears to stem from Florida-based news outlet 10TampaBay.com.<\/p>\n<p>The claim is false, as the image is altered. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-x-image-of-woman-holding-pro-jewish-sign-is-from-2020-article-not-linked-to-israel-hamas-war\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: The image of a woman with a pro-Jewish sign is from a 2020 article and is not related to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict\">image originally stems<\/a> from a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zr47o6br40w?feature=shared&#038;t=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 25 video report<\/a> from 10 Tampa Bay and shows DeSantis signing bills that provide increased security for Jewish schools, define Anti-Semitism, and ban balloon releases, respectively. The image can be seen at the video\u2019s 0:07-second mark.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zr47o6br40w?si=zlmVm-2j7CMud7gP&#038;start=7\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flgov.com\/2024\/06\/24\/governor-ron-desantis-signs-three-bills-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Republican Governor\u2019s website<\/a> confirms he signed HB 187 (Anti-Semitism), HB 1109 (Security for Jewish Day Schools and Preschools), and CS\/HB 321 (Release of Balloons) on June 24. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesh.com\/article\/desantis-signs-three-new-bills-law\/61244419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WESH<\/a>, HB 187 \u201caims to clearly define antisemitism under state law,\u201d HB 1109 allows \u201claw enforcement the ability to conduct a risk assessment and purchase security cameras, lighting and fences based on individual school needs,\u201d and CS\/HB 321 \u201cmakes it illegal for Florida residents to release balloons \u2018inflated with a gas that is lighter than air\u2019 into the atmosphere.\u201d <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/06\/28\/fact-check-donald-trump-excluded-texas-ballot-states-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(RELATED: Is Donald Trump Excluded From Texas Ballot Due To The State\u2019s Constitution?)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, Check Your Fact found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=6de66992da2ba51e&#038;sca_upv=1&#038;q=Gov.+Ron+DeSantis+(R-FL)+recently+signed+3+bills:+one+that+makes+June+27th+Bible+Day,+one+that+certifies+%22male%22+as+the+official+gender+of+Florida,+and+one+that+allows+hospitals+to+sell+beer+%26+wine&#038;tbm=nws&#038;source=lnms&#038;fbs=AEQNm0B0_gh8CxXz4cskeePLV_UwqDYEpbNayI6UAh4_RbbyZwICALR7F4SXO9EuKMtC_it0u3g6GGkjAhEZkgz6ch0tnj1zuGTL4e2kUeHww06odT7WDT1D_Kdo7BaiKQlev_T4XbPpuacpp7pZpqeIYRz2eNOk33NBTgs5CPwr2q4FkWZNfgaUioKktf2eq9EC_7tvM2nHFQ7Kb3u3PQHFstMw0TXsgw&#038;sa=X&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjvn7qa-4WHAxVkv4kEHTd_DaEQ0pQJegQICxAB&#038;biw=1680&#038;bih=871&#038;dpr=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no credible news reports<\/a> to support the claim made via the X image. Actually, the opposite is true. On June 29, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/factcheck\/2024\/06\/29\/bible-day-official-gender-florida-fact-check\/74246323007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Today<\/a> reported the claim was false. Furthermore, DeSantis has not publicly commented on the claim via his verified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile\/100044410750288\/search?q=Gov.%20Ron%20DeSantis%20(R-FL)%20recently%20signed%203%20bills%3A%20one%20that%20makes%20June%2027th%20Bible%20Day%2C%20one%20that%20certifies%20%22male%22%20as%20the%20official%20gender%20of%20Florida%2C%20and%20one%20that%20allows%20hospitals%20to%20sell%20beer%20%26%20wine&#038;filters=eyJycF9jcmVhdGlvbl90aW1lOjAiOiJ7XCJuYW1lXCI6XCJjcmVhdGlvbl90aW1lXCIsXCJhcmdzXCI6XCJ7XFxcInN0YXJ0X3llYXJcXFwiOlxcXCIyMDI0XFxcIixcXFwic3RhcnRfbW9udGhcXFwiOlxcXCIyMDI0LTFcXFwiLFxcXCJlbmRfeWVhclxcXCI6XFxcIjIwMjRcXFwiLFxcXCJlbmRfbW9udGhcXFwiOlxcXCIyMDI0LTEyXFxcIixcXFwic3RhcnRfZGF5XFxcIjpcXFwiMjAyNC0xLTFcXFwiLFxcXCJlbmRfZGF5XFxcIjpcXFwiMjAyNC0xMi0zMVxcXCJ9XCJ9IiwicnBfY2hyb25vX3NvcnQ6MCI6IntcIm5hbWVcIjpcImNocm9ub3NvcnRcIixcImFyZ3NcIjpcIlwifSJ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/search?lang=en&#038;q=%22Gov.%20Ron%20DeSantis%20(R-FL)%20recently%20signed%203%20bills%3A%20one%20that%20makes%20June%2027th%20Bible%20Day%2C%20one%20that%20certifies%20%22male%22%20as%20the%20official%20gender%20of%20Florida%2C%20and%20one%20that%20allows%20hospitals%20to%20sell%20beer%20%26%20wine%22%20(from%3AGovRonDeSantis)%20lang%3Aen&#038;src=typed_query\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">media<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rondesantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check Your Fact has contacted DeSantis\u2019 office for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An image circulating on social media falsely claims that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three new bills, including one that supposedly makes June 27th Bible Day, one that supposedly declares &#8220;male&#8221; as the official gender of Florida, and one that supposedly allows hospitals to sell beer and wine. However, the image is altered and actually stems from a video report showing DeSantis signing bills related to increased security for Jewish schools, defining Anti-Semitism, and banning balloon releases. DeSantis recently vetoed grants to arts and culture nonprofit groups in Florida, citing concerns about a theater festival. The claim in the image is not true, and there is no credible evidence to support it. DeSantis has not publicly addressed the claim on his social media accounts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":263,"featured_media":2287809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2131003784-scaled-e1719839971510.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[33657,13420,32633,19632,33658],"class_list":["post-2287808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bills-desantis","tag-fact-check","tag-false-claim","tag-image","tag-recent-signing"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2131003784-scaled-e1719839971510.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287808","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\/263"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2287808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2287809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2287808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2287808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2287808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}