Orlando Magic donated to Never Back Down the group supporting DeSantis campaign for the Republican nomination . The donation has drawn attention and criticism in Florida from Democrats and LGBTQ activists . It is rare for a professional sports team to donate directly to a federal super PAC associated with a single candidate experts say . Orlando Magic is owned by members of the DeVos family a wealthy Michigan clan prominent in Republican politics . But the teams recent donation does not mean the family is endorsing De Santis presidential bid a family spokesperson said . A spokesman for the Magic said it was given as a Florida business in support of a Florida governor for the continued prosperity of Central Florida. It was written on May days before he formally launched his presidential candidacy on May . This gift was given before he officially entered the presidential race. A spokesman Joel Glass declined further comment when asked about criticism that the donation . The team spokesman said the donation to the DeSantantis campaign did not respond to requests for comment . The donations had been telegraphed months before he entered the race had been announced months before . It had been made by the team . The biggest share of donations by sports organizations going back to the early s by OpenSecrets a nonpartisan organization that tracks money in politics underscores how unusual it is for a sports team in politics . The Magic is based in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Magic hosts a Pride Night sells Pridethemed tshirts. The Magic hosts Pridthemed t shirts. It is . The Orlando City. The Florida State. The team. The . Orlando. The. Florida state.com. for the . Orlando County.gov. to the . Magic.com/tournament.org.uk.uk and the Orlando.uk to the.undundund
Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to a DeSantis super PAC .
