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Meet the Globalist Billionaires Behind the Presidential Ambitions of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Big League Politics ^ | Nov 16, 2022 | Shane Trejo

Posted on 11/18/2022 9:23:16 AM PST by SoConPubbie

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is backed by many globalist billionaires at war against America First, and they will certainly be cashing in their favors if DeSantis decides to run for president.

A Twitter user, calling themselves Traditional Catholic, posted an informative thread about the people behind DeSantis. It is a who’s who of America Last financiers who see DeSantis as their vessel to derail Trump populism and return the GOP to the feeble politics of old.

“”60% of Ron DeSantis’ donations have come from donations of $50,000 or more. 54% of Donald Trump’s donations have come from donations of less than $200. Just 6% of these donations went to DeSantis. Ron DeSantis is backed by billionaires and the establishment,” Traditional Catholic wrote.

He highlighted venture capitalist Ken Griffin, who has given an incredible $5 million to DeSantis. Griffin is a fierce opponent of America First policies and does not like DeSantis’ populist moves as Florida governor. Still, Griffin thinks he can control DeSantis if he is able to defeat Trump and be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024.

Ken Griffin is Ron DeSantis’ biggest donor. He has donated $5,000,000 to DeSantis. He is the founder of Citadel Capital, yes, THAT Citadel the multibillion dollar Wall Street firm that was the main target of the GameStop short squeeze. Also pressured robinhood to stop GME trading pic.twitter.com/xqPnPEWLD5

— Traditional Catholic 🇷🇺 (@daddy38456) November 15, 2022

Ken Griffin also stated in 2017 that he was "terrified" about the political hardline against immigrants in the US. He also disagreed with DeSantis' move to fly nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

— Traditional Catholic 🇷🇺 (@daddy38456) November 15, 2022

WeatherTech founder David MacNeil also gave $800,000 to DeSantis, and his biggest issue is giving amnesty to illegal immigrants. He opposed Trump in 2020 because of Trump’s immigration patriot stance on stopping illegal immigration.

He also stated he’s worried that top staffers at his company could face deportation if DACA is dismantled. This is a pro-illegal immigration billionaire. He donated $800,000 to Ron DeSantis. Will DeSantis really go against a top donor in regards to immigration?

— Traditional Catholic 🇷🇺 (@daddy38456) November 15, 2022

Wall Street hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is a billionaire DeSantis backer who has given $1 million to the Florida governor. He is a close friend of convicted Democrat sex offender Harvey Weinstein and helped to fundraise for Barack Hussein Obama back in 2008.

Paul Tudor Jones. He is a billionaire hedge fund manager who donated over $1,000,000 to DeSantis. He offered support to his friend, Harvey Weinstein, following revelations of sexual misconduct. He also hosted a fundraiser for Barack Obama in 2008. pic.twitter.com/gttqjEaEL4

— Traditional Catholic 🇷🇺 (@daddy38456) November 15, 2022

Big League Politics reported on how DeSantis implemented authoritarian lockdown tyranny during the COVID-19 pandemic:

A common trope from supporters of the likely presidential run of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is that he stopped COVID lockdowns in his state during the height of the pandemic while President Donald Trump was pushing them from the White House.

But the record shows that this is not what occurred. DeSantis used his authority as governor to enforce lockdowns, shuttering businesses, and use the power of the state to punish noncompliance with his edicts.

Video from June 2020 shows DeSantis threatening bars with revoking their liquor licenses unless they abided by his arbitrary restrictions enacted supposedly in the name of science:

Additionally, pastors were arrested and thrown in jail because they held services during DeSantis’ lockdown. The DeSantis administration grotesquely infringed upon religious liberty and made a mockery of the 1st Amendment during the pandemic:

DeSantis, like Trump, has shilled hard for the experimental COVID-19 vaccines as well, assuring the public that they were safe for usage and would stop transmission when that turned out to be a lie.

“If you’re vaccinated and you test positive but you don’t get sick, well the name of the game is to keep people out of the hospital,” DeSantis said in July 2021. “Seventy-five percent of Floridians over the age of 50 have gotten shots, so we think that’s really, really positive.”

“If you are vaccinated, fully vaccinated, the chance of you getting seriously ill or dying from COVID is effectively zero,” he said. “If you look at the people that are being admitted to hospitals, over 95% of them are either not fully vaccinated or not vaccinated at all. And so these vaccines are saving lives. They are reducing mortality.”

There are too many problems with DeSantis for him to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024. He needs to stay in Florida so Trump can remedy his unfinished business on a national level in 2024.



TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2022election; 2024election; desantis; dougthedemocrat; election2022; election2024; fl; florida; notthiscrapagain; provaxantitrump; rondesantis; slugwaypuke; trump
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To: flaglady47

flaglady47 wrote: “I think you are a paid RINO/Establishment troll and should be shunned by Freepers as the disruptor that you intentionally are. You are obviously getting off on this; enjoying yourself way too much. In other words a creep that we should avoid.”

The fact that you disagree with my comments isn’t proof that I am a paid troll.

It’s entirely possible that you are a troll paid by the democrat party to ensure the nomination of Trump. Just like the democrat successful attempts to ensure the nomination of certain candidates whose views were considered to extreme to win a general election. Does that mean you’re a creep to avoid?

flaglady47 wrote: “Another example of FR taking a turn for the worse when it comes to clientele. Trump didn’t lose the 2020 election; it was stolen. And if you can’t figure that out, you really don’t want, to because you don’t like Trump and have an ax to grind. Just another anti-Trumper with a bad intention, like Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger whose mold you fit. Go post on DU where you belong.”

Despite numerious attempts, Trump was unable to prove fraud in the 2020 election. Continuation of those allegations only turns off the voteres needed to defeat Biden in 2024.


101 posted on 11/19/2022 5:33:14 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: Freedom56v2

Freedom56v2 wrote: “OK Dug, fine... I will retract that I called you a troll, you are just on a very different path than many here...You like to present a differing view...Stir up trouble? Fine. But I call it as I see it.”

There are a considerable number of other Freepers who would prefer someone other than Trump. Are they here just to stir up trouble or do they have different, but credible, views as well?

Freedom56v2 wrote: “You do not exercise logic, nor do you reflect the view of the majority of logical thinkers here who do not support the clot shots or Faux MAGA supporters.”

You’re positing a classic “no true scotsman” informal fallacy. It would appear that you only consider anti-vaxxers and pure MAGA supporters as ‘logical freepers’. Can you show me the poll those logical thinking freepers?

BTW, I did enjoy my Friday night. It was our 33rd anniversary of my first date with my wife.


102 posted on 11/19/2022 5:42:27 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: Renfrew

The democrats will do anything to help Trump get the nomination. Trump is a turnout machine for the democrat party. With him on the ballot democrats will keep the Presidency and take back the House.


103 posted on 11/20/2022 1:29:47 AM PST by nbenyo
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To: Freedom56v2

Freedom56v2 wrote: “You said Dems are afraid of DeSantis...”

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4110913/posts


104 posted on 11/21/2022 1:00:32 PM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: Freedom56v2

Freedom56v2 wrote: “I asked for the links supporting your comment—opinion stated as fact...”

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/garlands-special-counsel-appointment-trump-2024-think

“Consider: who actually wants former President Donald Trump to run in 2024? Only about 35% of Americans, polls tell us, maybe 40%-50% of Republicans and nearly 100% of Democrats. Democrat candidates and party officials see The Donald as the gift that keeps on giving.”


105 posted on 11/22/2022 4:49:42 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: DugwayDuke

I have seen polls and articles that state the opposite.

You are supporting the globalist.

I am supporting the patriot.

Now, I have Thanksgiving to ready for—I feel that like your vax stance, any more time debating is not time well spent.

Enjoy your day.


106 posted on 11/22/2022 8:15:31 AM PST by Freedom56v2
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To: Freedom56v2

Freedom56v2 wrote: “Enjoy your day.”

You too.


107 posted on 11/22/2022 8:53:28 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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