- Ron DeSantis reportedly took multiple trips on private jets that were not previously disclosed.
- According to The Washington Post, one of DeSantis' trips involved a jaunt to Augusta National Golf Club.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a penchant for taking private flights while currying favor for wealthy donors, according to a Washington Post report.
"DeSantis took at least six undisclosed trips on private jets and accepted lodging and dining in late 2018," according to The Post.
One of the luxury trips included a jaunt to Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters and a favorite among past presidents. According to The Post, DeSantis' trip was on a plane owned by Mori Hosseini, a home builder. Hosseini even supplied DeSantis with his own golf simulator for the governor's mansion.
DeSantis did not formally report any of the luxury trips as gifts or as campaign contributions. According to The Post, it's also unclear if the GOP presidential candidate personally reimbursed some of the travel costs. Florida's ethics rules allow for private jet travel to be reimbursed at the cost of a coach ticket for the same route, which would allow someone to reap all the benefits of luxury travel with little cost.
The Florida legislature previously gave DeSantis a hand in hiding past and future records about his travel. As Insider previously reported, DeSantis signed a law that redacts details about his trip, including the type of plane he used and the names of his travel companions. The law covers past travel records, making the type of reporting The Post and The Orlando Sentinel have done more difficult.
Representatives for DeSantis' campaign did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. DeSantis campaign spokesman Andrew Romeo told The Post that their reporting was an example of "Trump-legacy media collusion."
"All travel and events you mention — from almost five years ago — were compliant and received proper payment," Romeo told The Post. "Efforts to fundraise for state political parties and cultivate relationships with state officials are standard for political leaders, especially during an election year."