Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Vows to Divest From Israel Bonds if Elected

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback. Photo: Screenshot

James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate in the 2026 Republican primary, has pledged to direct all state government entities to “divest” from bonds issued by the Israeli government on his first day in office, a move that could pose a range of economic hurdles in Florida and has previously been lambasted by critics for singling out the Jewish state for political punishment.

In a campaign statement over the weekend...