Florida Senate Approves DeSantis’ Pick Dr. Joseph Ladapo for Surgeon General

Gov. Ron DeSantis (L) announced Florida's new surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Sept. 21, 2021. Courtesy of Governor's Press Office

Dr. Joseph Ladapo was confirmed by the Florida Senate on Wednesday as the state’s next Surgeon General.

The Senate voted 24-15 in favor of Ladapo after roughly 40 minutes of debate, making him the state’s 6th Surgeon General, despite opposition from Democrats over his views on COVID-19 mandates.