Florida Governor DeSantis Debunks Cali Senator’s False Claim That State Banned Historical Book

In the age of instant information, some politicians still bet on the oldest trick in the book: hoping lies travel faster than the truth. It’s a gamble that rarely pays off anymore, though, especially when the receipts are just a click away. Yet certain lawmakers keep rolling those dice, particularly when it comes to attacking conservative education policies.

The latest attempt from this tired playbook comes from California, where one state senator’s inflammatory claim about Florida just spectacularly backfired.

California State Senator Scott Wiener took to social media this week with what he thought was a devastating ‘gotcha’ moment against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Armed with a Guardian article and righteous indignation, Wiener was ready to expose the supposed extremism of Florida’s education system. The stage was set for another round of liberal hand-wringing about conservative book policies.

But there was just one problem with Senator Wiener’s shocking revelation … like so many breathless accusations from the left about Florida’s education policies, it was completely, verifiably false. The truth was about to catch up, and fast.

“Florida banning the Diary of Anne Frank tells you everything you need to know about the MAGA movement,” Wiener posted confidently. Within minutes, his grand accusation began crumbling. Community notes on X immediately flagged the post as false, pointing out that Anne Frank’s diary isn’t just allowed in Florida schools – it’s literally on the state’s recommended reading list for eighth graders.

From The Blaze:

“This is not the first time a leftist has accused Florida of ‘banning’ a book that is on the state’s recommended reading list. Another lie debunked,” DeSantis posted on social media.

Christina Pushaw, who ran DeSantis’s rapid response team, didn’t mince words: “This is just a lie. Not only is Anne Frank’s diary not ‘banned’ in Florida — it’s on @EducationFL recommended reading list.”

The correction came swift and brutal. Pushaw provided direct links to Florida’s Department of Education curriculum, where Anne Frank’s diary sits prominently on the recommended reading list. The very book Wiener claimed was banned is actually being actively promoted by the state.

The Pattern Emerges

This isn’t Wiener’s first rodeo with controversial claims, nor is it the first time liberals have manufactured a Florida book ban scandal. Remember the Amanda Gorman poetry controversy? That turned out to be false, too.

I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve seen this exact same playbook: left-wing politician or media outlet claims Florida banned a beloved book, conservatives provide immediate proof to the contrary, and the original lie still spreads among those who want to believe it.

When confronted with the facts, Wiener’s office attempted damage control, claiming he was actually referring to a “graphic version” of Anne Frank’s diary being removed from some shelves. Nice try, but that’s not what his original post said; he didn’t mention versions or adaptations – he claimed Florida banned “the Diary of Anne Frank,” period.

Let me get this straight: the same legislator who pushed for laws allowing minors to get vaccinated without parental consent is worried about book access? This is the guy who championed legislation making “gender affirmation” a factor in custody battles, potentially punishing parents who don’t embrace their child’s gender confusion. And he’s lecturing Florida about protecting children?

The Real Agenda

While Wiener falsely accuses Florida of censoring Holocaust education, he’s actively working to strip parents of their fundamental rights to guide their own children’s medical and moral development. While he cries about imaginary book bans, he supports very real laws that could separate children from parents who don’t toe the progressive line. Tell me again who the extremist is here?

This manufactured outrage about book bans serves a purpose, though. It distracts from the actual content parents are concerned about – sexually explicit materials that have nothing to do with literature or history. When Florida removes books with graphic sexual content inappropriate for children, activists cry “book ban” and invoke Anne Frank. It’s emotional manipulation, plain and simple.

In my view, Florida’s approach actually respects both education and parental rights. The state promotes genuine literature like Anne Frank’s diary while removing pornographic content that has no place in elementary schools. That’s not censorship; it’s called being an adult in the room. But common sense doesn’t generate viral posts or fundraising emails, so politicians like Wiener keep manufacturing crises.

What’s most telling – and honestly, most insulting – is how quickly and easily these lies are debunked, yet they keep coming. It’s almost as if the left has decided that spreading the initial lie is worth it, even knowing the correction will follow.

They bank on their supporters never seeing the fact-check, never reading the community note, never learning they’ve been deceived. They’re literally counting on their base being too lazy or too biased to check the facts. How’s that for respecting your voters?

Next time you see a breathless claim about conservative book bans, remember Senator Wiener and his Anne Frank fabrication. Ask yourself: if their cause is so righteous, why do they need to lie about it? The answer might tell you everything you need to know about who’s really threatening our children’s education.

Key Takeaways

• California Senator falsely claimed Florida banned Anne Frank’s diary – it’s actually required reading
• The same politician pushes laws undermining parental rights over children’s medical decisions
• This marks yet another debunked “book ban” lie from Democrats attacking Florida

Sources: The Blaze, Fox News

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