Instead of playing along, a wide-eyed looked at her father, then at the sea of reporters, and emphatically declared: "Dada!"

"Just heard Leya DeSantis speak at [event/conference] and I'm impressed by her passion and vision for [specific cause/industry]! 💬 She truly is a leader to watch. #LeyaDeSantis #Leadership"

When Ron DeSantis was elected Governor of Florida in 2018, Leya became the state's First Lady. As she took on this new role, she was determined to make a positive impact on the lives of Floridians. Leya has focused on several key initiatives, including:

She has also become something of a political symbol. For supporters of Ron DeSantis, represents the "why" behind the Governor’s policies—the reason he fights against woke ideology in schools, for parental rights in medicine, and for strong border security. She is the future he claims he is trying to protect.