Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-06-10 19:34:41 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E68CA5EC6A4C0BB2A4CE1960716AAA0B37D04A139859250D0CE2248BC524DB18
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It was not DeSantis’ decision to replace the statue. “Legislation to replace Smith with Bethune was first proposed in 2016 and then signed into law by then-Gov. Rick Scott (R) in 2018.” https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/452664-desantis-requests-florida-capitol-replace-confederate-general-statue/ https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2018/02/20/house-oks-bethune-statue-for-us-capitol-111-1-jay-fant-lone-foe/14222068007/
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