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Posted on 01/16/2022 6:06:14 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly been bashing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in private as a potential 2024 primary opponent, calling him a “dull personality” with no chance of winning.
As polls continue to put Ron DeSantis in the top spot for the 2024 nomination without Donald Trump on the ballot, sources confirmed to Axios that the former president has been privately trashing the popular Florida governor.
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Axios is a Fake News tentacle.
In desperation, the Soro/Socialists are bearing false witness against every perceived conservative threat.
Ron will make great VP for Trump
Axios?
Lies.
DeSantis is trying to get elected governor of Florida right now. That means he needs the votes of a lot of weak and stupid GOP voters who want Trump out of politics by any means necessary. So a bit of separation between Trump and DeSantis is obviously the plan right now.
That’s a good point.
Here’s what DeSantis had to say about the supposed feud in a recent interview. Hopefully Trump will attempt to defuse as well.
DeSantis Dismisses Notion of ‘Animosity’ Between Him And Trump: ‘This is What the Media Does’’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked on the popular Ruthless podcast Friday about speculation that he and former President Donald Trump are on the outs as both are looking at possible runs for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
One of the show’s multiple hosts noted that the media is “trying to drive a wedge between you and one of your constituents here in Florida, former President Trump.”
“Is there any sort of animosity?” the host asked. “What’s that relationship like? I want to know what that dynamic is like.”
“I think this is what the media does,” DeSantis shot back, dismissing the question.
“You cannot fall for the bait. You know what they’re trying to do, so just don’t take it. Just keep on keeping on. We need everybody united for a big red wave in 2022. We’ve gotta fight the left, and not only fight but beat the left. And that’s what we’re doing in Florida.”
Ron is not interested in playing second fiddle.
Anonymous source.......c’mon
I wouldn’t be opposed to Desantis. He is not an agent of the GOPe. They hate him. That doesn’t mean they won’t use him to divide their opposition. Problem for them is that they don’t have any support. I’m not sure this voting for President thing still actually matters. If it does, the GOPe is done by the time 2024 rolls around. Retirements alone are their doom.
Correct these reports are not true. Trump knows he has at best four years and after that someone else must lead. I refuse to believe Trump could make such clumsy errors knowing DeSantis has already said he intends to serve two terms as governor, putting it out to 2026.
Meh - I’m sure DeSantis has non-positive opinions about Trump too.
Personally I wonder what Romney or Paul Ryan’s opinion of DeSantis is?
RDS made himself based on his excellent record as Governor.
Axios is crap. This is FAKE NEWS.
The right positions but no charisma.
Why does Breitbart even give Axios the time of day?
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Seems that the only “reporting” that Breitbart does nowadays is the cheap clickbait type in the form of “did you see what so-and-so said”.
It's not personal, it's politics and Trump will hold nothing back.
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I’m not sure that’s exactly correct, but if I had to chose someone purely between “impressive personality” and “ability to know what needs to be done, and get it done as well” then I’ll always take the latter. Here’s some examples of DeSantis’ achievements in just the last year, which are to the right of most anyone else at his level of government...
Election integrity tops DeSantis agenda for the new legislative session (Nov 4, 2021)
During the next legislative session, DeSantis said that he will ask lawmakers to establish an Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Department of State that will accept election integrity-related complaints, investigate them and bring charges against those who violate Florida’s election rules. He will also ask lawmakers to increase ballot harvesting crimes from misdemeanor to 3rd-degree felony offenses.
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DeSantis Signs Bill To Stop Censorship By Big Tech (May 24, 2021)
Florida is setting the example by doing everything in our power to stop the abuses that are possible when big tech goes unchecked. People have a right to express opposing views. This good bill protects candidates for elected office, media outlets and others from unfair and arbitrary discrimination on social media platforms.
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Florida is sending more resources than any other state to Texas border, DeSantis’ office says (Jul 19, 2021)
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed border security efforts from his weekend joint briefing in Del Rio, Texas. Following the briefing, DeSantis announced that members of the Florida National Guard will remain in Texas until October 2022.
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DeSantis takes action against communist China and ‘woke corporations’ (Dec 20, 2021)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a meeting of the State Board of Administration where he, CFO Jimmy Patronis, and Attorney General Ashley Moody moved to revoke all proxy voting authority that has been given to outside fund managers, to clarify the state’s expectation that all fund managers should act solely in the financial interest of the state’s funds, and to conduct a survey of all of the investments of the Florida Retirement System to determine how many assets the state has in Chinese companies.
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DeSantis signs 2 bills aimed at cracking down on foreign influence, espionage in Florida (June 7, 2021)
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/06/07/gov-desantis-holds-bill-signing-event-in-miami/
The first bill DeSantis signed, House Bill 7017, prevents agreements or contracts between public entities and the governments of seven “foreign countries of concern” — which include China, Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
The second bill, House Bill 1523, specifically targets corporate espionage — prohibiting the theft and trafficking of trade secrets and increasing the penalties for the theft of intellectual property.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Local Gun Regulations (May 10, 2021)
The bill, which will take effect July 1, will broaden a 2011 law that can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations.
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Ron DeSantis says Florida will ‘continue to lead’ in job creation (Dec 17, 2021)
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/481058-ron-desantis-jobs/
Florida created nearly 25% of new American jobs last month.
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DeSantis Signs Florida’s Tax Cut Package (May 21, 2021)
https://www.flgov.com/2021/05/21/governor-desantis-signs-floridas-tax-cut-package/
Today Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 7061, Florida’s Tax Cut Package, to ensure our state remains one of the most tax-friendly environments in the nation. “In Florida, we are providing more than $168 million in taxpayer savings for families and businesses.”
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Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Nation’s Most Extreme Energy Bills (June 22, 2021)
Florida’s bills are the most stringent to pass in any of the fourteen states with similar energy preemption legislation.
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DeSantis Announces Military Budget Proposal (Dec 2, 2021)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National Guard in state-specific emergencies.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Strips LGBTQ+ Funds From State Budget (June 2, 2021)
https://www.advocate.com/politics/2021/6/02/florida-gov-desantis-strips-lgbtq-funds-state-budget
After kicking off Pride Month by signing transphobic legislation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed all LGBTQ+ programs and projects from his state’s budget.
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Ron DeSantis Wants To Lock Up Anthony Fauci (Dec 2, 2021)
In a fundraising email sent out this morning titled ‘Fauci For Prison’ Ron Desantis called on Dr. Fauci to be prosecuted and put in prison.
Unnamed sources so it must be true.
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