Florida lawmakers’ special session aims to thwart Covid vaccine mandates

• Governor Ron DeSantis promises to strike a blow for freedom'
• Republican seen as contender for 2024 presidential nomination
• LA has one of the strictest vaccine mandates: will it work?

Florida lawmakers will meet on Monday for a week-long special legislative session called by the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, with the goal of thwarting coronavirus vaccine mandates imposed by businesses or government agencies.

DeSantis recently announced he is running for re-election in 2022 but is seen by many as a potential presidential candidate in 2024 - particularly if Donald Trump decides not to run again.