Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday warned Florida lawmakers to steer clear of any efforts to oppose his sweeping legislative priorities on illegal immigration when the state’s special session begins next week – or face political payback.

The governor wants legislators to act quickly, pinning the need for urgency to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not backing down from his order to hold a special legislative session despite pushback from state GOP leaders who call it "premature" and "irresponsible."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session on a variety of issues, but GOP leaders are calling it "premature."

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