DeSantis’ Florida Stops Woke DEI Hire from Becoming University’s President

University of Florida students can have a collective sigh of relief.

The DEI, climate change loving Santa Ono was prevented from being their leader.

Once his past came out, the backlash against him rose.

He’s pure Deep State agenda through and through.

This Canadian-born Japanese won’t be moving into the president’s office now.

BREAKING:

The University of Florida’s Board of Governors have BLOCKED the hiring of Michigan President, Santa Ono.

Ono tried to run from his problems, but integrity and justice prevailed.

Michigan’s hearing with the NCAA Committee on Infractions is this Friday. pic.twitter.com/FjYL23nkKv

— Ohio’s Tate (@BarstoolTate) June 3, 2025

Someone thought they could sneak in a DEI promoter.

Guess again.

NBC News reports:

In a surprise twist, the state of Florida’s top higher education board on Tuesday voted against a contract for Santa Ono, who was set to be the next president of the University of Florida. The decision came after growing opposition on the right to Ono’s past statements on diversity, equity and inclusion, Covid and transgender rights, among other issues.

Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has prided itself on being at the vanguard of the national conservative movement. But the rejection of Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, put DeSantis in a thorny political position and was a notable outcome in a state Republican ecosystem generally defined by donors and influential figures getting their way.

One of DeSantis’ longtime biggest political supporters — Mori Hosseini, the billionaire chair of the University of Florida board of trustees — strongly backed Ono’s bid to become president of the state’s flagship university.

On the other hand, national conservatives including Christopher Rufo — an activist who built his reputation fighting racial sensitivity trainings and critical race theory courses — Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla. — a Trump ally running for Florida governor — and Donald Trump Jr. argued that Ono’s past support for DEI policies made him unqualified for the job.

Donald Trump Jr

WTF! Have the decision makers at @UF lost their minds!??? This woke psycho might be a perfect fit for a Communist school in California, but how is he even being considered for this role in Florida?

Every single member of the Florida Board of Governors should vote against him!!! https://t.co/31E3WQdMPy

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 28, 2025

So glad they didn’t let this guy in!

Found Santa Ono, sole finalist for President of the University of Florida.

Who else is sick of this shit? pic.twitter.com/xwq98keNsP

— Retard Finder (@IfindRetards) May 20, 2025

I guess he was hoping no one would remember what he said?

What do you think?