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Sean Hannity says he has ‘more freedom’ and ‘better quality of life’ in Florida

Sean Hannity Flees New York Amid Backlash
  • Fox News host Sean Hannity announced in January 2024 that he had relocated from New York City to Florida.
  • Hannity cited high taxes, quality of life issues, and crime as primary reasons for his departure from New York.
  • He also claimed that he faced hostility and 'daggers in their eyes' from people in New York City restaurants, feeling 'loved' in Florida.
  • Hannity praised Florida for its warmer weather, law and order, better education, increased freedom, and the absence of state income tax.
  • The move highlights the differing political landscapes, with New York having a larger Democratic population and Florida a larger Republican one, though New York City crime rates have recently declined.
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