In a recent development, the presidential campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, along with the super PAC supporting him, Never Back Down, has come under scrutiny. A complaint was filed on Monday by the Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit watchdog group, alleging a violation of federal election laws due to alleged coordination between the two entities.

The complaint, filed with the Federal Election Commission, claims that Never Back Down has been coordinating its activities with DeSantis' campaign committee and making in-kind contributions. This alleged coordination violates the requirement that super PACs must remain "independent" of federal candidates and their campaigns.

The filing of the complaint follows previous reports on the internal developments within Never Back Down, including the recent departure of its chief operative, Jeff Roe. The super PAC, which has been heavily invested in DeSantis' Iowa ground game, has been a crucial component of his strategy to compete in the first-in-the-nation caucus state.

Responding to the complaint, Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for the DeSantis campaign, dismissed it as baseless. Romeo claimed that the complaint is part of an effort by the Left to impede DeSantis' progress, stating, "The FEC has made clear they won't take action based upon unverified rumors and innuendo, and that's the false information this politically motivated complaint is based on. The Left has tried to stop DeSantis in the past and failed, and they will fail again this time."

The complaint has raised questions surrounding the alleged coordination between the DeSantis campaign and Never Back Down. If proven true, it could have significant implications for the governor's campaign, as it would be a violation of federal election laws.

In the Monday events hosted by Never Back Down in Iowa, DeSantis faced questions about Jeff Roe's departure from the super PAC. The departure of the chief operative adds to the recent upheaval surrounding the organization.

As the complaint now awaits the attention of the Federal Election Commission, the outcome will determine the potential consequences for both the DeSantis campaign and Never Back Down. The alleged coordination, if substantiated, could undermine the independence of super PACs in future elections, potentially leading to stricter regulations.

It remains to be seen how this complaint will impact Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential aspirations and the future of Never Back Down. As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, the resolution of this matter will undoubtedly garner attention and shape the discourse on campaign coordination and adherence to federal election laws.