Trump prepares to lob 'grenade' at DeSantis and 'nothing is off the table': report
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump prepares to lob 'grenade' at DeSantis and 'nothing is off the table': report

Raw Story  

Politico has published a lengthy report about what is says is the "grenade" that former President Donald Trump is preparing to lob at Florida Gov. Among other things, Trump's team is preparing an opposition research file that will accuse DeSantis of being an "extremely lenient prosecutor" on child pornography cases during his tenure an assistant U.S. attorney. The publication notes that the Trump team's case against DeSantis for being soft on child pornography is misleading in the same way that Republican attacks on Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson were misleading, as the plea deals that he signed for offenders were well within normal standards. This line of attack on DeSantis also appears to be a dog whistle to Trump's QAnon-believing supporters who believe Trump is working to uncover a vast conspiracy involving blood-drinking Satanist pedophiles. Trump has already promoted posts on his Truth Social site accusing DeSantis of being a "groomer," so this new line of attack would tie in with previous Trump smears against the Florida governor.

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'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report

Raw Story  

With both multiple outlets reporting that Donald Trump is in serious talks with Gov. According to the Journal, "DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Early Wednesday morning, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported that the …

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news
54 years, 11 months ago

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Ron DeSantis speaks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in January. Ron DeSantis is interested in serving in Donald Trump’s administration as defense secretary if formally offered the job, two sources close to DeSantis told CNN. Trump’s consideration of DeSantis for Defense Secretary — and the Florida governor’s subsequent interest — marks a stunning pivot in a relationship that soured in …

Biden condemns Trump’s ‘onslaught of lies’ as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden condemns Trump’s ‘onslaught of lies’ as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking during a briefing alongside administration officials at …

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’

Associated Press  

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president. “We’re going to win the Florida primary for the third straight time, and we’re going to win the state by a landslide next November,” …

Column: It’s too late, GOP also-rans. Nothing will stop Trump, except maybe the law
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: It’s too late, GOP also-rans. Nothing will stop Trump, except maybe the law

LA Times  

So, Ron DeSantis gets it after all. The Trump world’s response to DeSantis’ “listless vessel” line — which was clearly not intended as an insult, given that he referred to “we” — was not only predictably whiny, it largely proved his point. The spokesperson for the aptly named MAGA Inc. declared, “DeSantis must immediately apologize for his disgraceful insult.” Given …

Trumpworld goes for blood after Ron DeSantis ‘listless vessels’ comment
1 year, 4 months ago

Trumpworld goes for blood after Ron DeSantis ‘listless vessels’ comment

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A press release was issued, with the subject line “The Dishonest Media Refuses to …

DeSantis left red faced after debate advice to ‘defend Trump’ surfaces online
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis left red faced after debate advice to ‘defend Trump’ surfaces online

The Telegraph  

They offer a rare insight into the thinking of Mr DeSantis’s operation ahead of Wednesday night’s debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is seen as a critical juncture for his campaign. According to the New York Times, Mr Ramaswamy is the only debate rival whose “national or religious backgrounds” were mentioned in the documents. ‘Ugly Hinduphobic attack’ The Hindu American Pac …

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.
54 years, 11 months ago

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.

Slate  

Whence last we checked in on the perpetually rebooting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, it was about 10 days ago and the Florida governor’s operation was purging itself of its most obvious Nazi sympathizers. The other thing that happened Sunday was that NBC News posted an excerpt from a one-on-one DeSantis interview, which was released in full on Monday, in which …

Florida man pleads guilty over Jan 6 riot as state’s governor Ron DeSantis insists there was no insurrection
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida man pleads guilty over Jan 6 riot as state’s governor Ron DeSantis insists there was no insurrection

The Independent  

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DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report

Raw Story  

The last several weeks have been rough on Florida Gov. Now the South Florida Sun-Sentinel brings word that a new poll from Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research/PolCom Lab shows that Trump is leading DeSantis in the Florida governor's own state by a whopping 20 points. In a statement analyzing the results, FAU political scientist Kevin Wagner argued that they show Trump …

Trump Drags DeSantis To 'Hell' With New Attack On Plunging Poll Numbers
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump Drags DeSantis To 'Hell' With New Attack On Plunging Poll Numbers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump is taking great pleasure in the sagging political fortunes of Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida and the former president’s chief rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump pronounced the five-week-old DeSantis campaign “DEAD” and said his poll numbers “are dropping like a rock heading to Hell.” Trump also shared a number of polls …

'When will DeSanctus hit single digits?' Trump mocks opponent over latest poll numbers
1 year, 6 months ago

'When will DeSanctus hit single digits?' Trump mocks opponent over latest poll numbers

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Friday to mock Florida Gov. Before last year, Trump and DeSantis were firm allies — Trump's endorsement in 2018 helped secure DeSantis' underdog bid for the nomination for governor of Florida in the first place. In addition to blasting DeSantis as disloyal, Trump and his allies have also attacked …

What exactly is Donald Trump accused of? These are the striking details revealed in the former president’s second indictment
1 year, 6 months ago

What exactly is Donald Trump accused of? These are the striking details revealed in the former president’s second indictment

ABC  

Donald Trump dropped a bombshell when he revealed he'd been indicted on federal charges relating to his handling of classified documents. It also states that in December 2021, aide Waltine Nauta – who is referred to as Mr Trump's "body man" and has also indicted by the DOJ – found several boxes in the storage room tipped over with contents …

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ron DeSantis ’ entry into the 2024 White House race against former President Donald Trump sets up a clash of the Republican Party’s two leading figures as the Florida governor attempts to topple a man who has dominated the GOP for the last seven years. Beyond policy, Trump has attacked DeSantis’ character — accusing him of being …

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

The Independent  

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Trump tries to hijack DeSantis 2024 announcement day with five insult-packed rants
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump tries to hijack DeSantis 2024 announcement day with five insult-packed rants

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump tried to steal the spotlight away from Ron …

DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalising Trump rivalry
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalising Trump rivalry

The Hindu  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, an outspoken cultural conservative long seen as former President Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination, is set to launch his 2024 U.S. presidential campaign on Wednesday. Mr. Musk, speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit event in London on Tuesday, seemed to confirm the Wednesday event, saying Mr. DeSantis would be making …

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters

The Independent  

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Trump posts fresh attack on DeSantis while insisting ‘I couldn’t care less’ if Florida governor runs against him
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump posts fresh attack on DeSantis while insisting ‘I couldn’t care less’ if Florida governor runs against him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump continued his contradictory campaign of attacks …

Trump brutally mocks Ron DeSantis: 'Outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump brutally mocks Ron DeSantis: 'Outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse'

Raw Story  

Former president Donald Trump tore into his potential challenger for the 2024 Republican nomination for president of the United States on Thursday, saying Florida governor Ron DeSantis "got outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse and Disney." Trump posted on Truth Social, the social network he owns, that "Ron DeSanctimonious" was defeated by Disney, no doubt referencing the ongoing beef …

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'

Firstpost  

New York: Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the predicted rivals of Donald Trump for 2024 Republican nomination for president, said Florida “will not assist in extradition request” of the former US president who has been indictment on “hush money” payment charges. The former US president is being probed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for allegedly falsifying business records in …

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition
1 year, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition

The Telegraph  

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, said he will not abide by any extradition request for Donald Trump, who lives in the state. Mr DeSantis said: "The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Prior to Mr Trump being charged, Mr DeSantis had said that he would not become involved in …

Trump uses his indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump uses his indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring

NPR  

Trump uses his indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images Well, it actually happened. Sponsor Message Trump goes back to that oldie in his statement Thursday night: "From the time I came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, and even before I was sworn in …

Trump busted by CNN fact checker for telling a 'story that cannot possibly be true'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump busted by CNN fact checker for telling a 'story that cannot possibly be true'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has been ramping up his attacks on potential presidential rival Ron DeSantis, but CNN fact checker Daniel Dale has found a number of egregious whoppers in his attacks on the Florida governor. One of the most egregious instances, writes Dale, comes from Trump telling a "story that cannot possibly be true" when discussing his decision to …

MAGA lawyer: DeSantis will emerge 'a bloodied pulp' if he challenges Trump
1 year, 8 months ago

MAGA lawyer: DeSantis will emerge 'a bloodied pulp' if he challenges Trump

Raw Story  

One of Donald Trump’s most outspoken attorneys issued a mob-like warning to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about challenging Trump for president at the latter’s Waco campaign rally today, the Daily Beast is reporting “I would not want to enter the octagon with Donald Trump. “In order for Ron DeSantis to mildly stand a chance with Donald Trump. “If he actually …

Trump launches furious lewd, homophobic attack on DeSantis as Florida governor muted on indictment
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump launches furious lewd, homophobic attack on DeSantis as Florida governor muted on indictment

The Independent  

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'Or possibly a man!' Trump floats baseless salacious claim about DeSantis
1 year, 9 months ago

'Or possibly a man!' Trump floats baseless salacious claim about DeSantis

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump launched a new attack on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the governor took a thinly veiled shot at the former president for allegedly paying off an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair. Just weeks after Trump promoted a social media post that baselessly accused DeSantis of being a "groomer," the former president …

Ron DeSantis breaks silence on Trump indictment with quiet dig at ‘alleged affair’ with Stormy Daniels
1 year, 9 months ago

Ron DeSantis breaks silence on Trump indictment with quiet dig at ‘alleged affair’ with Stormy Daniels

The Independent  

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Trump wallowing in 'frustration and confusion' due to DeSantis' presidential run strategy: analyst
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump wallowing in 'frustration and confusion' due to DeSantis' presidential run strategy: analyst

Raw Story  

The refusal of Gov. Ron DeSantis to officially jump into the fray to win the 2024 Republican Party presidential nomination is driving Donald Trump to distraction as his shots at the Florida Republican fail to land because there is no certainty DeSantis will actually run. According to MSNBC's Hayes Brown, the former president is anxiously awaiting a DeSantis announcement because …

FBI records debunk Trump's claim he sent in agents to stop DeSantis from losing 2018 election
1 year, 9 months ago

FBI records debunk Trump's claim he sent in agents to stop DeSantis from losing 2018 election

Raw Story  

In November last year, former President Donald Trump began ramping up his attacks on Florida Gov. Attorneys" into Broward County, one of the largest Democratic strongholds in the state, and “I stopped his Election from being stolen” — something that would imply massive criminal election interference if true. "NBC News reports that in response to the freedom of information inquiry, …

Trump threatens 'retribution' against DeSantis backers in late-night Truth Social rampage
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump threatens 'retribution' against DeSantis backers in late-night Truth Social rampage

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump attacked right-wing organizations who were considering backing Florida Gov. In a post on his social network platform, the former president targeted the Club for Growth over its supposed determination to back DeSantis against Trump in a theoretical primary matchup next year. "Failed former Congressman David McIntosh and his Globalist friends at Club for No Growth, who …

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial
1 year, 10 months ago

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial

Raw Story  

The Editorial Board of the Miami Herald issued a scathing piece Wednesday accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of adopting a Donald Trump tactic to manipulate the public's attention away from real problems Floridians suffer under. Then there's his war with Disney, one of the largest employers in the state, because they "had the temerity to push back against the governor’s “Don’t …

Ron DeSantis hits back at Trump over 'groomer' smear
1 year, 10 months ago

Ron DeSantis hits back at Trump over 'groomer' smear

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis on Wednesday hit back at former President Donald Trump, a day after Trump promoted a social media post accusing DeSantis of "grooming" teenage girls. While speaking with reporters, DeSantis was asked about Trump's decision to amplify a Truth Social post that accused DeSantis of plying teen girls with alcohol while he was a high school teacher. For years, …

Trump takes aim at DeSantis in first major campaign swing, says he’s trying to ‘rewrite history’ on his Covid-19 record
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump takes aim at DeSantis in first major campaign swing, says he’s trying to ‘rewrite history’ on his Covid-19 record

CNN  

CNN — Former President Donald Trump took aim at Ron DeSantis Saturday, claiming the Florida governor and his team are “trying to rewrite history” regarding their Covid-19 pandemic response, and called the potential presidential run by his GOP rival “very disloyal.” “There are Republican governors that did not close their states,” Trump told reporters while aboard his plane. The former …

Trump sets off firestorm among conservatives for attack on DeSantis
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump sets off firestorm among conservatives for attack on DeSantis

Raw Story  

In his speech at a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday night, Donald Trump couldn't help but take a shot at Gov. Mike Pence at 7–oh, Mike Pence doing better than I thought.” Trump's dubbing DeSantis as "DeSanctimonious, -- reminiscent of his calling Sen. Ted Cruz "Lying Ted" and labeling Sen. Marco Rubio as "Little Marco" -- set off a …

Trump furious over Ron DeSantis 'stealing' from him: report
2 years, 3 months ago

Trump furious over Ron DeSantis 'stealing' from him: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from Rolling Stone, former president Donald Trump has been alternately raging at and ridiculing Ron DeSantis as the Florida governor has been rising as his heir apparent. The sources note that when Trump has seen video clips of DeSantis speaking at public events over the past year and a half, the former president has scornfully mocked …

'Dull DeSantis' is Donald Trump's new private attack against the Florida governor
2 years, 11 months ago

'Dull DeSantis' is Donald Trump's new private attack against the Florida governor

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis isn't grateful enough for what President Donald Trump has done for him, the ex-leader has complained privately. Axios noted that DeSantis threw the first punch in the battle when he told the "Ruthless" podcast, his biggest regret in office was failing to be "much louder" in March 2020, when Trump told Americans to stay home during the early …

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