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Trump: DeSantis ‘Begged Me for an Endorsement’ – ‘There Were Tears Coming Down from His Eyes’
Breitbart ^ | 2 Feb 2023 | JEFF POOR

Posted on 02/04/2023 5:05:53 PM PST by SoConPubbie

During an interview that aired on Thursday’s broadcast of Hugh Hewitt’s nationally syndicated radio show, former President Donald Trump, now a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, took a shot at his possible rival in the contest, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

Trump recounted his version of DeSantis seeking his endorsement in the 2018 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary against then-Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.

According to the former president, DeSantis begged for the endorsement. Trump also claimed he had to help DeSantis in his run in the general election against then-Tallahassee, FL Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic Party’s nominee.

“[R]on DeSantis got elected because of me,” he said. “You remember he had nothing. He was dead. He was leaving the race. He came over, and he begged me, begged me for an endorsement. He was getting ready to drop out. I gave him an endorsement, and as soon as I gave that endorsement, in fact, I said you’re going to have a hard time. He was running against Adam Putnam, the commissioner of agriculture, who had a massive lead. He was running for eight years while he was commissioner. He had $40 million in cash. I believe it was forty, and he was up in the poll massively by, you know, tremendous, but not catchable, not even catchable. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. And there were tears coming down from his eyes. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. I said you know what, Ron, Ron was one of 150 people that was on television. I mean, Jim Jordan was the best, and others were great. But he was one of 150, Hugh, that was on television, and he was supporting me on the impeachment hoax number one and a little bit on the impeachment hoax

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
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To: Portnoy001

Sadly I think you are correct, Trump will cripple Desantis and destroy himself in the process. And the dems will sweep into the Whitehouse


121 posted on 02/04/2023 8:40:22 PM PST by Kartographer (“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
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To: Portnoy001

I often post simply for the benefit of others, as often he person I’m responding to doesn’t even realize how badly they’re being schooled. But sharp readers can often form their own opinions not only on the weight of evidence presented by one side, but also by seeing how weak one side can defend itself, not just in that one discussion, but after reviewing many separate ones. I think that’s why we’re seeing less and less Trump defenders every day.


122 posted on 02/04/2023 8:41:27 PM PST by Golden Eagle (The LGBT indoctrination agenda is designed to outlaw the Bible, and anyone who believes it.)
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To: Portnoy001

“You’re so goofy. On this thread people gave you facts and you just laughed at it.”
Again, if there was even a remote chance of attacking the man with this it would have happened a long time ago. The FACT that this line of attack has never happened by any of the man’s numerous enemies in the DC Swamp should be a CLUE to you there’s no There There. But you just keep deluding yourself.


123 posted on 02/04/2023 8:41:48 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: ocrp1982

The msm has continually hidden his WEF dealings, his being an Agenda contributor (same title as Gates and Soros) and his EOs of the WEF agenda. Nothing about Trump is as seen.


124 posted on 02/04/2023 8:43:51 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Portnoy001

Well, bye


125 posted on 02/04/2023 8:44:08 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.)
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To: lodi90

You may be right, but that is not the trend now.

https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2023/02/04/vice-chair-of-fl-gop-christian-ziegler-17000-net-1-million-moving-state-registered-democrat/


126 posted on 02/04/2023 8:46:04 PM PST by chickenlips (Neuter your politicians)
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To: M_Continuum

“his WEF dealings”
LMAO. Trump’s speech to the WEF was all America First. He upset those people a great deal. His speech to them is readily available online. Do some research. Watch the man’s speech. Hepissed those Globalists off Big Time.


127 posted on 02/04/2023 8:48:00 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: ocrp1982

Okay 🙄


128 posted on 02/04/2023 8:51:07 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: STJPII

It’s a character attack.


129 posted on 02/04/2023 8:51:55 PM PST by stanne
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To: ocrp1982

Klaus praised his speech. Where have you been?


130 posted on 02/04/2023 8:55:03 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: M_Continuum

“Okay 🙄”
Okay, you’ll actually watch his speech to the WEF? Or, okay, you’ll just continue with your false belief he’s one of them?
Which okay is it going to be? Okay, is a very vague response.


131 posted on 02/04/2023 8:56:28 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: ocrp1982

“Mr. President, the role of the United States and your personal leadership is absolutely essential. For this reason, your message here has tremendous relevance. Of course, I’m aware that your strong leadership is open to misconceptions and biased interpretations,” said Schwab. When his words were met by hisses and faint boos from the audience, he continued, speaking louder, “so it is so essential for us in the room to listen directly to you.” Klaus Schwab


132 posted on 02/04/2023 8:59:58 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: ocrp1982

Trump is the one who hired tons of Gl9balist, and he has become a bitter small man
The Country is more important than his ego.


133 posted on 02/04/2023 9:00:21 PM PST by cowboyusa (There is no co- existence with Pinks and Reds)
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To: M_Continuum

LOL. The link is to President Trump’s speech. Read it for yourself.
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-world-economic-forum/


134 posted on 02/04/2023 9:00:48 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: ocrp1982

Your mouthy for a 6 year Freeper.


135 posted on 02/04/2023 9:03:30 PM PST by cowboyusa (There is no co- existence with Pinks and Reds)
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To: ocrp1982

I’ve read the speech many times. Thank-you.


136 posted on 02/04/2023 9:08:24 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: cowboyusa

Trump is the one who hired tons of Gl9balist, and he has become a bitter small man. The Country is more important than his ego.
LMAO. President Trump did more for the economy and security, and prestige of this country than any President in more than 4 decades. Inflation was at an all time low. Wages were at all-time highs. Employment was at the highest level in more than 70 years. There was no threat of new war.
Communist Dictators that had and now again walk all over us were at bay. Talking to the man and not rattling cages of war. Russia was not threatening us with Nuclear war. China was not sending high-altitude Spy devices over our country, etc...


137 posted on 02/04/2023 9:08:50 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: M_Continuum

“I’ve read the speech many times. Thank-you.”
LOL. I seriously doubt that. The words you wrote prior to my post belie your claim.


138 posted on 02/04/2023 9:10:23 PM PST by ocrp1982
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To: ocrp1982

I’ve read all his EO’s and subsequent reports (implementation) and I’ve read his speeches from Davos, no ith times he attended. The first person to attend since Clinton who attended once. You have yet to address Klaus’ remarks or did it hit you in your GD?


139 posted on 02/04/2023 9:12:36 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: M_Continuum

CD = Cognitive dissonance


140 posted on 02/04/2023 9:14:34 PM PST by M_Continuum
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