"I don't think the suit has merit," the governor said in Jerusalem Thursday when asked about the matter.
"They’re upset because they’re having to live by the same rules as everybody else. They don’t want to pay the same taxes as everybody else, and they want to be able to control things without proper oversight,""The days of putting one company on a pedestal with no accountability are over in the state of Florida."
While in Jerusalem Thursday, DeSantis spoke glowingly of Israel during a speech in celebration of the country's 75th anniversary of independence. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDeSantis called Israel a"beacon of freedom in a troubled region, an engine of economic growth and opportunity, and a center of innovation and technology that is the envy of the world."
"Israel is also one of America's most valued and trusted allies," DeSantis said. "Maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship has been a priority for me during my time in elected office and I know it's been a priority for the majority of American people." Fox News’ Chris Pandolfo and Timothy H.J. Nerozzi, and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.