As the Florida governor’s race heats up and scandals continue to swirl around the campaign of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis, the leader of the pro-DeSantis super PAC has been abruptly fired.
According to several sources close to the story, Jerry Cass has been fired from his position as CEO of The Fund for Florida’s Future. The pro-DeSantis PAC was created to help DeSantis win the gubernatorial election in Florida, and it had been largely successful in doing so.
According to the sources, Cass had been accused of misusing funds, although it is not clear what specific allegations were made. In addition, sources alleged that Cass had been engaged in unethical behavior.
In a statement published on their website, The Fund for Florida’s Future acknowledged the firing of Cass, saying that they had “determined it necessary that the former CEO no longer serve in that capacity.” The announcement went on to say, “We remain committed to a professional, ethical and transparent operation, and to empowering our employees and volunteers in order to best serve candidates, initiatives and causes important to the citizens of Florida.”
The firing of Cass comes as DeSantis’s campaign has been dogged by a number of scandals as of late, including reports of suspicious payments and charges made by the candidate’s campaign staff. The charges include the purchase of a luxury car for the candidate’s wife, as well as payments to a political consultant who had admitted to setting up an illegal offshore bank account.
The termination of Jerry Cass has stirred up further turmoil within the campaign, with both Republicans and Democrats calling for an investigation into the allegations against the candidate. There has also been a renewed push by Democrats to call on the U.S. Department of Justice to look into the claims.
While the future of the Fund for Florida’s Future remains unclear, it is certain that the firing of Cass has added another layer of controversy to an already tumultuous election season. With the election now just a month away, it remains to be seen how the firing of the pro-DeSantis CEO may affect the course of the race, and it likely has only added to the polarizing nature of the campaign.