Ron DeSantis is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Governor of Florida since January 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. DeSantis is known for his conservative policies and has focused on issues such as education, public health, and economic growth. Born on September 14, 1978, in Jacksonville, Florida, DeSantis graduated from Yale University and earned his law degree from Harvard Law School. Before entering politics, he served as a U.S. Navy officer and was deployed to Iraq as part of the Iraq War. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic has garnered both support and criticism, making him a prominent figure in national politics.