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Donald Trump Says Ron DeSantis Rumored to Exit Presidential Race for Florida Senate Challenge – DeSantis Campaign Responds
Gateway Pundit ^ | Aug. 28, 2023 | Jim Hᴏft

Posted on 08/28/2023 1:13:38 PM PDT by Kazan

In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump weighed in on the alleged dwindling prospects of Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign.

Trump speculated that DeSantis might withdraw from the presidential race to instead challenge Rick Scott for his Senate seat in Florida.

“Rumors are strong in political circles that Ron DeSanctimonious, whose Presidential run is a shambles, and whose poll numbers have absolutely crashed, putting him 3rd and 4th in some states, will be dropping out of the Presidential race in order to run, in Florida, against Rick Scott for Senate. Now that’s an interesting one, isn’t it?” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

The post has already ignited a firestorm of discussions across social media, drawing attention to DeSantis’ recent struggles in the polls. While DeSantis began his Presidential campaign with considerable support, recent surveys show a decline, sometimes positioning him 3rd or 4th in key states.

The Gateway Pundit has reached out to DeSantis’ campaign for a request for comment but has not received a response as of the time of this writing.

According to Newsweek, Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign denied former President Trump’s claim that DeSantis was considering withdrawing from the 2024 election.

“Clearly, Donald Trump and his army of consultants are panicked about Ron DeSantis’ winning debate performance and the strong momentum that has followed,” Bryan Griffin, a press secretary for DeSantis’ campaign, said in a statement.

“They know this is a two-man race, and we will carry this on to a win in this presidential primary. Instead of pushing fake news from New Jersey, the Trump campaign should be focused on getting their candidate on the campaign trail in Iowa and on the debate stage before it’s too late,” he added.

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that responding to hurricanes in his state is more important than being on the campaign trail.

“There’s a time and a place to have political season, but then there’s a time and a place to say that this is something that’s life threatening,” DeSantis said.

Critics argued that DeSantis should devote more time to his gubernatorial responsibilities rather than a Presidential campaign they see as uncertain.

One user commented, “No kidding, we’re supposed to be impressed by this? After all he did run for the governor of Florida, damn, right he better get his butt off the campaign trail. He shouldn’t even be there to begin with.”

Another wrote, “Well, we’re sitting in Hernando County Fl and there is no water to be had anywhere. We are 1.5 days away from landfall of a Cat 3. So, he has time to campaign for president but not to do the job we hired him for. I regret being snookered by him. Fool me once…. This is Andrew2.0.”

“What a shame. Ron’s been a very good governor. Running for president was such a HUGE mistake. Like watching someone who’s been a great driver for years suddenly, and intentionally, drive his car off a cliff,” another said.

We will update this report as more information becomes available.


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KEYWORDS: 2024; allegeddwindling; bs; desantis; fakenews; meatballron; pleaseclap; singledigitmidget; trump
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To: kiryandil

So now we know who you are


121 posted on 08/28/2023 4:39:39 PM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: HamiltonJay
Desantis will drop out before the FL primary if he hasn’t long long long before that.

He's only waiting to see what legal decisions come down the pike in 2023, and what he can do to abet the Deep State in jailing the man who gave him office.
122 posted on 08/28/2023 4:41:14 PM PDT by Observator
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To: Kazan

While DeSantis began his Presidential campaign with considerable FAKE support

Fixed it


123 posted on 08/28/2023 4:41:17 PM PDT by Jim Noble (They don't think you know but I know that you do.)
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To: Nifster
So now we know who you are

Yes, we DO know who you are, Nifster. You and your buddy the Snek.

124 posted on 08/28/2023 4:56:35 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Kazan

Bannon seems to have totally forgotten about Pres. Ronald Reagan which is a shame. Pres. Trump has some catching up to do to come close to the stature of Reagan in presidential history. Trump at fourth place would be more realistic.


125 posted on 08/28/2023 5:20:53 PM PDT by skr (Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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To: Kazan

“Clearly, Donald Trump and his army of consultants are panicked about Ron DeSantis’ winning debate performance and the strong momentum that has followed,” Bryan Griffin, a press secretary for DeSantis’ campaign, said

Ok, if you say so.


126 posted on 08/28/2023 5:26:25 PM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: ilgipper
Agreed. Trump is a walking disaster at this point. Childish idiocy. Hoping Iowans end this train wreck so we have a shot in 2024.

Hopefully DeSantis or Vivek will win Iowa. Then Trump will become vulnerable.

127 posted on 08/28/2023 5:28:23 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: mass55th

As a Floridian, I don’t feel uncared for by my governor. He’s doing his job from wherever he is, just as Trump did his job from wherever he was.


128 posted on 08/28/2023 5:32:30 PM PDT by skr (Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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To: Kazan
I go to your profile and what do I see?

You see a list of words used by people incapable of independent thinking. You use some of those words and get butthurt.

I'm not shocked.

129 posted on 08/28/2023 5:43:12 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: skr
"As a Floridian..."

That's fine for you, but I've heard from other Floridians who aren't happy over DeSantis's running for President so soon after he was re-elected. If DeSantis didn't have a Republican majority that sent him Bills to sign, he wouldn't be a household name today. Nobody gives them the credit they deserve for making DeSantis look good.

130 posted on 08/28/2023 5:47:09 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th
If DeSantis didn't have a Republican majority that sent him Bills to sign, he wouldn't be a household name today. Nobody gives them the credit they deserve for making DeSantis look good.

DeSantis enjoys a solid Republican majority in Florida's statehouse because he got them elected.

That's executive leadership.

Contrast this with Trump who lost the House in 2018 and the Senate two years later.

131 posted on 08/28/2023 5:50:03 PM PDT by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President. A conservative who fights and wins.)
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To: Kazan

One of the chief traits of the neocon is that they are masters of The Guilt Trip, intended to manipulate their target into falling in line with the rest of the flock.


132 posted on 08/28/2023 5:54:44 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Drew68; mass55th; enumerated
Contrast this with Trump Paul Ryan who DELIBERATELY lost the House in 2018 and Mitch McConnell who DELIBERATELY lost the Senate two years later.

fixed it for you, Drew68.

You never answered my post pointing out that there ARE freepers who never voted for Trump.

Some of them would even proudly admit if you asked them. I know one such - and many more were NeverTrump in 2016, and couldn't wait to get back on the Ol' Trump-bashing train for 2024.

133 posted on 08/28/2023 5:59:01 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Drew68
"DeSantis enjoys a solid Republican majority in Florida's statehouse because he got them elected."

He did it single-handedly did he? None of the candidates got themselves elected, and owe their election to one man, not the people who voted for them? No wonder they are so beholden to him.

134 posted on 08/28/2023 6:51:17 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: Drew68
"Contrast this with Trump who lost the House in 2018 and the Senate two years later."

If you look at the history of Federal mid-terms, you will see that the party that sits in the White House, usually loses control of both Houses. In 2018, Trump actually managed to hold on to the Senate. But let's not give him credit for any elections before the big steal.

135 posted on 08/28/2023 6:56:51 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

“That more than 2 to 1 Republican majority in the Florida State Legislature had nothing to do with his success. His “leadership” is signing those Bills.”

Correct. And you could argue that RDS has made those bills worse on multiple occasions as well.


136 posted on 08/28/2023 9:57:23 PM PDT by GulliverSwift
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To: Kazan

bttt


137 posted on 08/28/2023 11:00:14 PM PDT by nopardons ( )
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To: Kazan

Trump is getting desperate following the debate.

The only thing Trump does best is spreading lies.


138 posted on 08/28/2023 11:23:18 PM PDT by GregH
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To: Kazan
"What's baby shit is those that keep complaining about Trump insulting their candidate.

No, babyshit is calling everyone names like some spoiled brat. If you think that's OK, then you need to grow up as well.

And do it fast. We're running out of time.

139 posted on 08/29/2023 3:01:39 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: kiryandil; Drew68; enumerated; Nifster
Everyone on Free Republic voted for Trump at least twice.

Patently untrue.

Ok. 99% then, if you want to split hairs.

What is true is that folks here who like DeSantis will still pull the lever for Trump if we get the chance.

These 'Trump or Die' fools will not do likewise if Trump isn't the nominee, and they've been saying so flat-out on this forum for months now.

We're our own worst enemy.

140 posted on 08/29/2023 3:05:18 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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