Ron DeSantis rings in ‘Freedom Summer’ by banning rainbows

Gov. Ron DeSantis has added a new layer of irony to his crusade against diversity in Florida. As part of his “Freedom Summer” initiative, he’s requiring bridges in the Sunshine State to only use red, white, and blue lights from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 

First announced by Florida Director of Transportation Jared Perdue,  the requirement prevents cities from lighting up bridges to celebrate holidays like Juneteenth or Pride Month. 

“Thanks to the leadership of Gov. DeSantis, Florida continues to be the freest state in the nation,” Perdue said.