Florida Republicans Propose $5 Million “Freedom Fighters Fund” to Pay Trump Legal Fees
- Florida bill would create $5M "Freedom Fighters Fund" to help pay Trump's legal fees
- Proposed by Florida state senator Ileana Garcia, a Republican
- Backed by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis
- Money would come from state's public campaign finance program, later replenished by donations
- Comes after Florida Gov. DeSantis ended struggling 2024 bid and endorsed Trump