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Donalds might retain Joseph Ladapo as surgeon general — Jolly says he'd fire him

Jolly has pledged to fire Ladapo if elected and says he would restore an emphasis on vaccines and public health.

Donalds might retain Joseph Ladapo as surgeon general — Jolly says he'd fire him
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Byron Donalds said he remains open to reappointing Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and supports proposed changes to school vaccine requirements. His position contrasts with David Jolly’s longstanding pledge to fire Ladapo if elected governor.

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David W. Jolly
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida gubernatorial candidate who has pledged to fire Ladapo

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Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Florida gubernatorial candidate discussing whether to retain Ladapo and proposed school vaccine rule changes

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Former president referenced in Donalds’s explanation of the measles outbreak

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor who previously announced a plan with Ladapo to drop vaccine mandates

ALSO MENTIONED  Joseph Ladapo, Florida surgeon general whom the candidates discuss retaining or firing

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