Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized claims linking recent hurricanes to global warming, asserting that such weather events have historical precedents. During a press conference, he referenced past hurricanes with lower barometric pressures than the recent Hurricane Milton, suggesting these storms are not unprecedented. DeSantis also dismissed theories of government-controlled weather as nonsensical and compared them to climate change alarmism. Despite scientific consensus on climate change potentially strengthening storms, DeSantis maintains that hurricanes are natural occurrences that Florida has long faced. His comments have sparked debate, with some accusing him of downplaying climate change impacts while others support his historical perspective. The governor's stance has drawn attention amidst ongoing recovery efforts in Florida following Hurricane Milton.