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Personal life. Milinovich married British particle physicist and television presenter Brian Cox in Duluth, Minnesota in 2003. [6] They have a son, born in 2009, and Milinovich has a son from a previous relationship. They currently live in Battersea, London.
- Taryn Fenske
- Nick Iarossi
- Casey Desantis
- James Uthmeier
- Brian Ballard
- Adam Laxalt
- Chris Spencer
- Heather Barker
- Miriam Adelson
DeSantis administration communications director
Fenske has led the DeSantis administration’s messaging efforts from April 2021 to the present, a time that coincided with DeSantis’ rise through the national Republican ecosystem. During that period, DeSantis championed controversial policy proposals that energized the GOP base but were demonized by Democrats nationally. Those included a series of so-called “election integrity” proposals, legislation and administration rules targeting transgender youth and a plan to fly mostly Venezuelan asyl...
Owner, Capital City Consulting
Iarossi and other members of his firm, including fellow Capital City lobbyist Scott Ross, played a huge role in DeSantis’ early 2018 campaign, and have been among the lobbyists closest to the governor since. Iarossi backed DeSantis early in the 2018 election cycle when few thought he could beat then-Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who was the heavy favorite to win the GOP primary and the pick of nearly all of Florida’s Republican establishment and donor class. Iarossi remains both an in...
Wife
Casey DeSantis is unquestionably the most important person influencing DeSantis’ policy and political operations. The former Jacksonville television personality is seen as perhaps the most powerful first lady in Florida political history, taking both public positions on key issues like mental health funding as well as more behind-the-scenes duties, including playing a leading role in changing the makeup at the Republican Party of Florida to bring in people seen as DeSantis loyalists. She is t...
Chief of staff
Uthmeier is considered the most influential of DeSantis’ three chiefs of staff and led the governor’s office during much of the time when DeSantis became a post-pandemic political star. DeSantis’ first two chiefs of staff were longtime operative-types, while Uthmeier is seen as further right on the political spectrum and a better fit for DeSantis, who is championing a policy portfolio directed, in large part, to those on the Republican Party’s right flank. As DeSantis has focused on bigger pi...
Lobbyist, GOP fundraiser
Ballard leads one of Florida’s largest lobbying firms and has been a staple in Republican politics for years. Though he didn’t support DeSantis in the 2018 gubernatorial primary, he quickly became part of DeSantis’ inner circle, including serving as the co-chairman of DeSantis’ 2018 inauguration celebration. One of his lobbyists, Adrian Lukis, who was a former DeSantis chief of staff, served as a co-chair of DeSantis 2022 inauguration events.
Longtime friend, former Nevada Attorney General
Laxalt is considered one of the closest friends of DeSantis, who has a reputation of not having many close friends or associates. The two were roommates at the Naval Justice School and have remained close friends, including continuing to talk on the phone regularly. DeSantis gave Laxalt’s failed U.S. Senate campaign a boost in April when he traveled to Nevada to rally for his campaign and raise money.
Director of Policy & Budget, Executive Office of Governor
Spencer is the administration’s point person on building and developing state spending proposals, which is the lifeblood that runs through nearly every policy decision. During the 2022 legislative session, Spencer oversaw the crafting of a $112 billion budget, the largest in state history. He then led the effort to veto a record $3.1 billion in lawmaker-approved spending projects. Having a huge degree of control over such a heavy veto pen comes with a large degree of power and influence.
Longtime DeSantis fundraiser
Barker is one of DeSantis’ longest running campaign aides, surviving in a world that is well known for high levels of turnover. Barker has been the top fundraiser for DeSantis’ political operation for years. At one point, she was the only full-time political staffer on the campaign’s payroll before the 2022 midterms really kicked off. She was given the title of senior adviser during the 2022 campaign and continues to be a vital staffer in DeSantis’ political operation.
Republican megadonor
Adelson and her late husband, Sheldon, who founded Las Vegas Sands and was one of the Republican Party’s largest and most influential donors, gave DeSantis’ 2018 campaign its first major boost when Sheldon and Miriam agreed to sign on to his finance committee. The Adelsons’ connection to the campaign helped boost its legitimacy and helped change the perception that DeSantis was the underdog in the race. Miriam Adelson has remained a confidant to DeSantis, advising him on a range of issues fro...
Phil Cox. Phil Cox in 2018. Phil Cox (born c. 1974) [1] is an American long-time political operative. He acted as the campaign manager or senior strategist to Republican party campaigns and super-pacs for Congress, Governor, U.S. Senate, and President. He was Director of the Republican Governors Association.
Feb 16, 2017 · Phil Cox pictured on his wedding day in October 2016 with wife Kerri, son Joe, four, and stepdaughter Keira, 10 (Image: handout unknown)
Mar 1, 2017 · 'This is not goodbye, simply see you soon': Wife's poignant send off to Billingham dad Phil Cox http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Feb 20, 2024 · Milinovich, who's known for presenting Horizon, among various other TV shows, revealed how she first met her husband when she guest starred on BBC Radio 4's 'In Four' segment on Nov. 15, 2016....
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