DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' after Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation complaint

"The Hope Florida initiative continues to be the most successful conservative anti-poverty initiative of any state in the country."

The Justice Department has not publicly confirmed the complaint has been dropped. Fox News Digital reached out to the DOJ for comment.

The Hope Florida Foundation then distributed the $10 million as two $5 million grants to 501(c)(4) organizations, Save Our Society from Drugs and Secure Florida's Future, Inc.

Critics argue that the funds that wound up at Keep Florida Clean, which existed due to a government settlement, should never have been funneled into a political action committee for political campaigning. 

The funds were originally unearthed by Florida state Republican Rep. Alex Andrade, who told Fox News Digital in June that DeSantis' then-chief of staff turned attorney general, James Uthmeier, was the lead culprit of the movement of funds. 

Andrade noted at the time that he didn't "see how Casey or [Ron] DeSantis are involved."

Rumors continue to swirl whether Casey DeSantis will enter the race for Florida governor in 2026, though Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has already declared his candidacy and received an endorsement from Trump.

June 12 is the filing deadline to run for governor in the Sunshine State should Casey DeSantis decide to enter the field.