Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Net Worth Tops $2 Million on Book Deal

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ net worth increased nearly 18% in 2024, reaching approximately $2.1 million, primarily due to substantial payments from his book publisher HarperCollins for his 2023 book, "The Courage to Be Free." He received $625,500 from HarperCollins in both 2023 and 2024, following a $1.25 million payment in 2022, significantly boosting his finances from a net worth of around $319,000 in 2021. Aside from the book earnings, DeSantis’ only other income in 2024 was his $141,400 state salary, and he does not own real estate or stocks, reflecting his stance against elected officials holding stocks to avoid conflicts of interest. His financial disclosures also reveal about $1.3 million in savings with Interactive Brokers, over $573,000 in USAA accounts, and approximately $116,000 in the Florida Retirement System, while carrying about $15,000 in student loan debt. DeSantis has lived in the governor's mansion and will have to move out when his current term ends in 2027 unless his wife, Casey DeSantis, becomes a candidate and wins. These disclosures follow Florida's state law requiring elected officials to report their income, assets, and liabilities annually.