The First Lady addressed the “misunderstanding” about “what Hope Florida is,” saying it’s “not a program” but is an “idea” or a “philosophy” intended to drive people down a “pathway to economic self-sufficiency” with the help of “navigators.”

First Lady Casey DeSantis touting the accomplishments of her foundation, Hope Florida, calling allegations of impropriety from House republicans a "misunderstanding."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Thursday morning in St. Augustine at the Anchor Faith Church. At the event, Casey DeSantis advocated for the program she spearheads: Hope Florida.