At HB 757 signing, governor fields questions on post-term security, Trump library lawsuit and Cuba
May 15, 2026 | Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
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Following remarks about HB 757, the governor took questions from reporters on a range of topics including proposed post-term security, a lawsuit tied to land for a Trump presidential library in downtown Miami, undocumented students at Miami Dade College, and the situation in Cuba.
On post-term security: when asked whether he needs state-provided security after leaving office, the governor said he "let FDLE handle that," adding that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement "make assessments on all these things" and that he has relied on their advice. "If they believe that there's threats, then we take that very, very seriously," he said.
On the Trump presidential library question: the governor described the planned library as an educational opportunity to partner with Miami Dade College and rejected the characterization that the project would be a personal benefit, saying the college-supported location near the Freedom Tower offers educational and cultural value.
On undocumented students and Miami Dade College: a questioner asked how the governor defends proposals to prohibit undocumented students from attending college. The governor replied that Miami Dade College historically has served immigrant students legally migrating from Cuba but said "our institutions that taxpayers fund have got to be for Florida residents and US residents first and foremost." He framed the legislature's priorities as serving state residents.
On Cuba and diplomacy: when asked whether regime change in Cuba was realistic, the governor referenced a reported potential indictment of Raul Castro and said ending one-party communist rule would be required for broad reform. He also recounted 2021 uprisings in Cuba and an unsuccessful effort to provide internet access (via Starlink or balloon-based options), saying he had sought federal cooperation that he did not receive.
The event concluded after a few more questions about logistics and vendor payments at state facilities; the governor directed operational questions to relevant agencies and closed the signing event by thanking participants.
On post-term security: when asked whether he needs state-provided security after leaving office, the governor said he "let FDLE handle that," adding that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement "make assessments on all these things" and that he has relied on their advice. "If they believe that there's threats, then we take that very, very seriously," he said.
On the Trump presidential library question: the governor described the planned library as an educational opportunity to partner with Miami Dade College and rejected the characterization that the project would be a personal benefit, saying the college-supported location near the Freedom Tower offers educational and cultural value.
On undocumented students and Miami Dade College: a questioner asked how the governor defends proposals to prohibit undocumented students from attending college. The governor replied that Miami Dade College historically has served immigrant students legally migrating from Cuba but said "our institutions that taxpayers fund have got to be for Florida residents and US residents first and foremost." He framed the legislature's priorities as serving state residents.
On Cuba and diplomacy: when asked whether regime change in Cuba was realistic, the governor referenced a reported potential indictment of Raul Castro and said ending one-party communist rule would be required for broad reform. He also recounted 2021 uprisings in Cuba and an unsuccessful effort to provide internet access (via Starlink or balloon-based options), saying he had sought federal cooperation that he did not receive.
The event concluded after a few more questions about logistics and vendor payments at state facilities; the governor directed operational questions to relevant agencies and closed the signing event by thanking participants.
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