DeSantis Backs Operation Epic Fury, Mourns Fallen Service Member

0:00Welcome to Tampa Bay News today, two minutes of news that matter to Tampa Bay. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis voiced strong backing for Operation Epic Fury this week. He stated that a Ron Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamanay deserved justice for past actions. These were his first public remarks since the United States began strikes over the weekend. DeSantis spoke during a news conference in Yulee, Nassau County on Thursday. He highlighted Iran's role in attacks that killed hundreds of Americans during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars starting in 2001. Drawing from his own service, DeSantis recalled deploying to Iraq in 2007 as a Navy Judge Advocate General Officer. He witnessed heavy casualties caused by Iranian supplied weapons and groups backed by the regime, noting they had largely escaped accountability until. Now, public response has focused on the human cost amid these developments. DeSantis expressed sadness over the death of Florida Army Reservist, Captain Cody Kork from Lakeland.

1:01Kork died Sunday in a strike on a command center in Kuwait, along with five others. He emphasized a deep gratitude to service members carrying out these missions, underscoring the ongoing risks they face. This DNN story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.