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Reporter Zings Trump During DeSantis Hurricane Briefing
NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

Posted on 08/30/2023 8:42:29 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest

Politics might briefly be put on pause when it comes to federal/state cooperation in dealing with Hurricane Idalia.

But the Trump-hating liberal media never sleeps!

During today's Morning Joe, Willie Geist and Jonathan repeatedly emphasized that politics are being put aside in the dealings between the Biden administration and the administration of Florida Governor -- and potential Biden presidential opponent -- Ron DeSantis, as they organize the response to Hurricane Idalia.

But when the show aired DeSantis's live briefing on the hurricane, the very first question out of the box from a reporter was a snarky shot at Donald Trump. The unidentified woman reporter asked:

"What do you think about Trump? You know, he's a resident here in Florida, and he hasn't commented on Idalia at all yet."

To use a favorite Trump adjective, DeSantis, without hesitation, gave the "perfect" response during a crisis, putting politics to the side:

"It's not my concern. My concern is protecting the people of Florida."

Get the rest of the story and view the video here.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...


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KEYWORDS: desantis; donaldtrump; fl; florida; hurricaneidalia; leftmedia; msm; rondesantis
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1 posted on 08/30/2023 8:42:29 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: miss marmelstein; patro; abb; SE Mom; HarleyLady27; connyankee; Behind Liberal Lines; KC_Lion; ...

Was the reporter given the first question at the briefing, and who used it to take a snarky shot at Trump, a pro-DeSantis plant?

Ping to Liberal Media Criticism list.


2 posted on 08/30/2023 8:44:08 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (Please ping or FReepmail me to be added to the Liberal Media Criticism ping list.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

The reporter was likely from the Bush, Cheney, Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney division of the Republican Party


3 posted on 08/30/2023 8:53:50 AM PDT by CMailBag (I)
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To: CMailBag

That would be the RINO division.


4 posted on 08/30/2023 8:57:55 AM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: CMailBag

Most likely not


5 posted on 08/30/2023 8:58:20 AM PDT by wild74
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Set up. DeSantis using Pence language that it’s not his concern is interesting. Trump is out of power. Should he be saying things about the hurricane? He doesn’t need to try to grab headlines.


6 posted on 08/30/2023 8:59:31 AM PDT by newzjunkey (We need a better Trump than Trump in 2024)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Um, Trump has no say, no power, no duty, over disaster readiness in Florida.

In fact with all his other crucial problems, it would be bizarre and strangely inappropriate for him to address issues about this weak, zero-mortality, forgettable storm.

Asinine question from a Trump hater, was not a zinger. It was a stupid question.

7 posted on 08/30/2023 8:59:33 AM PDT by caddie (We must all become Trump, starting now!)
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To: caddie

That’s correct.


8 posted on 08/30/2023 9:00:20 AM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

As if Ron can stop a hurricane. He can’t protect anyone


9 posted on 08/30/2023 9:06:27 AM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Liberalism is a mental disease.
They truly can not help themselves. It’s an uncontrollable compulsion. Doesn’t matter the circumstances nor inappropriateness.


10 posted on 08/30/2023 9:06:31 AM PDT by sjmjax
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I have friends who were obsessive about their hate of Trump. After he left office, they went into a depressive state. The focus of their passion was gone.


11 posted on 08/30/2023 9:10:13 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Stupid question by a stupid female “reporter”.

Excellent answer by Gov. DeSantis.

Stupid responses by DDS-suffering people on this forum.


12 posted on 08/30/2023 9:14:31 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

...nothing matters at this point, Trump WILL be the nominee. That much is certain and the only reason for the mud-flinging against Trump this time is for the GOP to do their best to get Trump to lose in November.


13 posted on 08/30/2023 9:17:32 AM PDT by BobL (Trump has all the right Enemies; DeSantis has all the wrong Friends)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Yeah, that was a real “zinger” alright ..


14 posted on 08/30/2023 9:23:55 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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To: AppyPappy

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201508/angers-allure-are-you-addicted-anger


15 posted on 08/30/2023 9:30:29 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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To: Nifster

I’m waiting for Trump to find a reason to zing DeSantis over his role in disaster recovery. Such a move would be despicable, but I doubt Trump will be able to stop himself.


16 posted on 08/30/2023 9:51:15 AM PDT by pkajj
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

“...During today’s Morning Joe, Willie Geist and Jonathan...”

Willie Geist and Jonathan? Has there ever been a more Twink name than those two? The Gaydar is off the charts.


17 posted on 08/30/2023 9:58:50 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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To: Flavious_Maximus

I call him Jonathan Craphead..


18 posted on 08/30/2023 10:24:34 AM PDT by CMailBag (I)
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To: newzjunkey
Set up. DeSantis using Pence language that it’s not his concern is interesting. Trump is out of power. Should he be saying things about the hurricane? He doesn’t need to try to grab headlines.


19 posted on 08/30/2023 10:26:12 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia ( )
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To: pkajj
I’m waiting for Trump to find a reason to zing DeSantis over his role in disaster recovery. Such a move would be despicable, but I doubt Trump will be able to stop himself.

Oh, for heaven's sake who cares? --- DeSantis has been governor for five years, has been through something like six hurricanes and 20 tropical storms and we're supposed to think it's awesome that he's learned how to clean up after them? If he can't do this at this point, he should just resign.

20 posted on 08/30/2023 10:36:31 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia ( )
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