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Casey DeSantis | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2019 | |
| First Lady of Florida | |
Current | |
| Assumed role January 8, 2019 | |
| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Preceded by | Ann Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jill Casey Black June 26, 1980 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | College of Charleston (BS) |
| Nickname | "Walmart Melania"[1][2][3][4] |
Jill Casey DeSantis (née Black; born June 26, 1980) is an American former news journalist who has been the first lady of Florida since 2019, as the wife of Governor Ron DeSantis.[5][6]
Born and raised in Ohio, DeSantis graduated from the College of Charleston, where she competed on the equestrian team. In 2009, she married Ron DeSantis and became a local news broadcaster in Jacksonville. After her husband's victory in 2018, she ended her media career upon becoming the first lady. In 2025, DeSantis became embroiled in the Hope Florida scandal and was investigated by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature. She has publicly expressed interest in being a candidate in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election.[7]
- ^ Baker, Katie (June 4, 2023). "Casey DeSantis Is the Walmart Melania". The Daily Beast. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Rissman, Kelly (November 6, 2023). "Casey DeSantis gushes about her 'Walmart Melania' nickname". The Independent. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Gancarski, A.G. (October 7, 2023). "Casey DeSantis embraces Melania Trump comparison". Florida Politics. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Lakritz, Talia (July 21, 2023). "Casey DeSantis hits back at reports calling her 'Walmart Melania': 'I do shop at Walmart'". Business Insider. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ "Casey Black DeSantis". firstcoastnews.com. June 17, 2015. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Manjarres, Javier (January 31, 2018). "DeSantis' secret weapon: His wife Casey". The Floridian. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021.
- ^ Llanos, Jackie (March 21, 2025). "Casey DeSantis on whether she'll run for governor: 'We'll see'". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
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