A year after his presidential ambitions collapsed, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey can no longer lay claim to the future of the Republican Party. And in Florida, even their present is in jeopardy.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis finds herself in the spotlight amid growing controversy surrounding allegations involving an organization linked to her. The controversy, which stems from a payment made to an organization tied to her signature welfare assistance program,

Scrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, as well as his own presidential ambitions.