ORLANDO, Fla. – On Monday, President Donald Trump was asked if Gov. Ron DeSantis should have closed all the beaches in Florida.
President Trump said the decision at the end of the day is up to Gov. DeSantis.
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***President Trump talks about Gov. DeSantis around the 1:51:00 mark of the Facebook Live above.***
The President said Gov. DeSantis has refined rules on beach access.
Volusia County officials said beaches will remain open, but crews will enforce social distancing.
Gatherings have to have less than 10 people and each group has to be six feet apart.
“You do have a lot of room on the beaches,” President Trump said.
Vehicle access to the beach ramps are closed in Volusia County.
“He cares so much about healthcare,” President Trump said when asked about Gov. DeSantis.
Flagler County beaches are closed at the moment.
Brevard County beaches remain open, but officials are also enforcing social distancing rules.
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