DeSantis Marks May 20 as Cuban Independence Day in Florida

The governor reaffirmed support for Cuban freedom.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sept. 17, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaimed May 20 as Cuban Independence Day in the state, reinforcing his support for the Caribbean island and its people “in their ongoing fight against communism.”

“Happy to recognize today as Cuban Independence Day,” DeSantis wrote in a post on X.