Speaking in Winter Haven, Gov. Ron DeSantis said First Lady Casey DeSantis didn’t get “one red cent” from the $10 million routed toward political advertising last year. That money came from what he called the “ cherry on top ” from a Medicaid settlement with provider Centene.

The Hope Florida Foundation came under scrutiny this spring when Republican state lawmakers and news reporters drew attention to contributions it had made to political committees.

The Hope Florida Foundation has been mired in controversy since state Republicans began examining why the nonprofit received $10 million from a Medicaid settlement.