DeSantis slams port strike as 'intentionally' depriving hurricane victims of relief

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke harshly against members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, port workers who are striking along East and Gulf coasts, stating that the strike is “intentionally” preventing hurricane relief from getting to those who need it.

The ILA strike started Tuesday after the union was unable to reach a new deal with the United States Maritime Alliance and comes only a few days after Hurricane Helene ravaged several states in the Southeast. The Florida governor deemed the strike “totally unacceptable” in the wake of the hurricane, adding that officials need to do everything in their power to ensure these necessary supplies can be delivered.