In Florida earlier this year, the Publix supermarket chain entered into a partnership with the state of Florida to distribute Covid-19 vaccines. Weeks before the deal was announced, campaign finance records show Publix donated $100,000 to a PAC set up for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Watch the 60 Minutes investigation above.
Campaign finance reports obtained by 60 Minutes show that weeks before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a partnership with Publix grocery stores to distribute the vaccine in its pharmacies, Publix donated $100,000 to his PAC. https://t.co/bS3ZBeET1W pic.twitter.com/BSUlpVbXSP
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