Posted on 05/24/2023 6:38:59 AM PDT by grimalkin
Ron DeSantis says his 2018 ‘Build the wall’ ad was “satirical”
'It was a little tongue in cheek, but that was, you know, many years ago.' It turns out the most famous ad of Ron DeSantis’ political career was just a joke after all.
In an interview with John Stossel, DeSantis took aim at those who took seriously his ad from 2018’s Primary campaign in which DeSantis acted like a Donald Trump mini-me by teaching one of his children how to “build the wall,” and reading to another from The Art of the Deal.
“Well, if you watch that, I mean, you know, it was a satirical ad,” said the Governor who was described in the spot as a “pit bull Trump defender.”
“It was a little tongue in cheek, but that was, you know, many years ago.”
DeSantis acknowledged the attention the ad brought him during his first run for Governor.
“I was running and we wanted to get some notoriety. And so I knew if we did that, that it would cause the press to go berserk, and what they would do is they would be outraged by it, but they would keep playing it and so people would see,” he explained.
“I don’t even know how much money we paid to run it, but the media ran it for us because they were so upset, you know, that it was a pro Trump ad.”
The ad positioned Mr. DeSantis as the Trumpiest candidate in the 2018 field, reminding voters that he was endorsed over Adam Putnam.
“Everyone knows my husband Ron DeSantis is endorsed by President Trump, but he’s also an amazing dad. Ron loves playing with the kids,” said Casey DeSantis in the spot.
While the ad may have been satirical, the former President continues to emphasize that his endorsement got DeSantis elected.
“I got him the nomination. By the way, he could have never gotten the nomination. He would be working in either a pizza parlor place or a law office right now,” he told Fox News’ Sean Hannity in March.
And that’s how I know you’re a paid DeSantis shill
“Now, have your coffee and join the class! lol”
I did, and have determined that years and fingers are very different concepts. You would not say that five days are many, many, nor would you say that five months are many, many, and no one says five years are many, many.
It is MANDATORY for any employer, public or private, with more than 25 employees to use e-verify in Florida. That is the law DeSantis just signed.
Trump or bust!
He’s going all flippy floppy. Did globalst donors demand a change?
Just wait. It will get worse.
I just really believe that RD has been trying to bolster his bona fides but to surround himself with deep state traitors speaks volumes. not good
Ron shouldve waited and been loyal. Now hes actually spoiling his 2028 chances.
Did I mention you specifically??
But you responded to a post not mentioning you to defend yourself which proves the point about Trump sycophants
So you can’t prove it, just an informed opinion, got it.
BTW, I won’t be giving money to Trump or DeSantis, I did contribute a bunch of volunteer time to Trump’s 2020 campaign, I made hundreds of phone calls to Florida voters
What did you contribute besides angry responses and insults
DeSantis has now bent his knee to the establishment on both of them, flipping on the proxy war in Ukraine and, now, this admission.
DeSantis is Jeb 2.0.
"Many, many" is a large, large number.
Perhaps to a two year-old, five would be a large number.
Otherwise, it's probably somebody who wants us to forget how close in the past, they were big supporters of Donald J. Trump.
Sure passing e-verify makes a difference and supporting the wall would make an even bigger difference. We need both.
Ron DeSantis’ political career was just a joke after all.
He’s a sleeper note all that support him democrats are mum for a reason.
No I just saw another attack which left out the insults and jibes thrown at Trump supporters and decided to respond which is what dialogue and arguments are all about. And you strengthened my argument and I bet you don’t even see it.
Sure you did.
That’s true we need both but one is better than nothing and how many other Red State Governors have something similar, I don’t know which is why I ask
Based on your response, you did nothing but talk about Trump instead of giving money or time, but somehow I’m a paid shill, twisted logic for sure
Are people in FL getting tired of DeSantis?
“I guess he rejects the idea of building a wall. “
I’m not keeping up with Trump vs. DeSantis because the real clash of ideas and personalities hasn’t begun.
What id DsSantis’s position on a wall? Mine is that we need one.
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