Gov. Ron DeSantis strongly condemns violent mob in Capitol Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Bradenton (Source: WWSB) By ABC7 Staff | January 7, 2021 at 11:59 AM EST - Updated January 7 at 11:59 AM BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters in Bradenton and took the opportunity to denounce the violence in the nationâs Capitol. âit doesnât matter whose banner youâre flying under, the violence is wrong,â DeSantis told the crowd. The governor pointed out that his administration had created legislation to enforce stiff penalties against violent mobs following riots earlier in the year following the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.