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DeSantis Doubles Down on ‘Benefits’ of Slavery: ‘They Developed Skills’
‘LIES’
He also hit back at his GOP nomination rival Tim Scott’s criticisms of Florida’s new education standards.
Dan Ladden-Hall
Breaking News Editor
Published
Aug. 7 2023
7:48AM EDT
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