Trump says DeSantis should undergo an ‘emergency personality transplant’
1 year, 11 months ago

Trump says DeSantis should undergo an ‘emergency personality transplant’

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 continues to troll Ron DeDSantis by claiming the Florida governor is being sent to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for an “emergency personality transplant”. Calling him by his favourite nickname of “Ron DeSanctimonious”, Mr Trump once again took credit for “put” Mr DeSantis in his current position as governor of Florida. The semi-elite “No Growthers” are considering sending Ron to the great Walter Reed Medical Center for an emergency personality transplant. His poll numbers are crashing!” Hours earlier, he had also lashed out at the Florida governor, repeating his often-made claim that he had “begged” for Mr Trump’s endorsement in the gubernatorial race.

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Ron DeSantis could offer Trump a KEY position in exchange for replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense chief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis could offer Trump a KEY position in exchange for replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense chief

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump may have mastered the art of the deal once again, with rumors he will replace Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as his pick to head Defense in exchange for Trump's daughter-in-law Lara getting Florida's open Senate seat. Donald Trump's relationship with Ron DeSantis has undergone a 'remarkable turnaround' as the president-elect continues advanced talks to make the Florida …

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Plan to fast-track allowing convicted felon Trump to vote bashed by leading Florida paper
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Plan to fast-track allowing convicted felon Trump to vote bashed by leading Florida paper

Raw Story  

A plan by Gov. As the paper notes, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2018 that would restore voting rights for convicted felons as long as their crimes did not involve violent crimes or sex offenses, but DeSantis has thrown up roadblocks that needlessly delay the process. As the Herald's editorial board wrote, "The line of Black and Hispanic …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign
11 months ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.” “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. “I greatly …

Trumpworld goes for blood after Ron DeSantis ‘listless vessels’ comment
1 year, 7 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, 7 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.
55 years, 2 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 …

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.

Slate  

Two indictments in—and with one on the way—Donald Trump is watching his legal troubles, and legal fees, pile up. At the start of 2023, DeSantis had somehow outspent Trump, his $16.7 million in legal fees outpacing the $16 million in legal fees paid out by Trump’s super PAC. As Politico recently marveled, Ron DeSantis’ “seeming never-ending torrent of lawsuits keeps …

DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The former president's new legal challenges dominated much of …

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report
1 year, 8 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, 9 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 …

DeSantis says ‘petty and juvenile’ Trump can thank his own behaviour for 2020 loss
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis says ‘petty and juvenile’ Trump can thank his own behaviour for 2020 loss

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 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded to Donald Trump's insults, saying …

Trump tries to hijack DeSantis 2024 announcement day with five insult-packed rants
1 year, 10 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, 10 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 …

Ron DeSantis group says Trump's 'hour of nonsense' CNN appearance shows he's 'stuck in the past'
1 year, 10 months ago

Ron DeSantis group says Trump's 'hour of nonsense' CNN appearance shows he's 'stuck in the past'

Daily Mail  

A political action committee backing Florida governor Ron DeSantis has slammed former President Trump for his Wednesday night CNN town hall appearance, dubbing it 'over an hour of nonsense that proved Trump is stuck in the past'. Trump appeared in a televised interview on CNN on Wednesday to discuss a number of issues Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at …

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters
1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Rich DeSantis donors 'exploded with alarm' at his recent actions: leaked chats
1 year, 11 months ago

Rich DeSantis donors 'exploded with alarm' at his recent actions: leaked chats

Raw Story  

Many wealthy Republican donors had long thought of Florida Gov. However, Rolling Stone has obtained some leaked chat messages that the publication says show donors "exploded with alarm" that DeSantis was doing himself massive political damage with his recent actions. IN OTHER NEWS: 'That's totally fallacious, ma'am': Witness shreds Marjorie Taylor Greene for misinformation The report also notes donors' unhappiness …

Ron DeSantis Vows To Violate U.S. Constitution To Protect Accused Criminal Trump
1 year, 11 months ago

Ron DeSantis Vows To Violate U.S. Constitution To Protect Accused Criminal Trump

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump talks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is vowing to defy the U.S. Constitution to protect newly indicted Donald Trump from criminal charges by refusing to hand him over to New York state. “Maybe he can offer Trump safe haven in the governor’s mansion.” Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, said the statement offered yet …

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 Draws From His Bag Of Roasts With An Over-The-Top DeSantis Impression
2 years ago

Trump Draws From His Bag Of Roasts With An Over-The-Top DeSantis Impression

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump mocked his potential 2024 Republican challenger — Florida Gov. Tensions between Trump and DeSantis have heightened over the past week following the Florida governor’s not-so-subtle shot toward 45 about paying hush money to a porn star. The former president, who described himself as a “loyalist,” told supporters on Saturday in Waco, Texas, that …

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

Ron DeSantis Swipes At Trump Over 'Hush Money' To 'Porn Star'
2 years ago

Ron DeSantis Swipes At Trump Over 'Hush Money' To 'Porn Star'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a not-particularly-subtle shot at former President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of Trump’s likely indictment, saying he personally would not know how to pay “hush money” to a “porn star” ― prompting Trump to fire back with a reminder of allegations that DeSantis drank with underage girls when he taught a boarding …

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

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

The Independent  

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DeSantis takes shot at Trump for Stormy Daniels' payoff after saying he won't block extradition
2 years ago

DeSantis takes shot at Trump for Stormy Daniels' payoff after saying he won't block extradition

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis served notice on Monday morning that he won't use his powers to block the extradition of Donald Trump to New York if the former president balks at turning himself in following an expected indictment. Previous reports have indicated that a Manhattan grand jury will hand District Attorney Alvin Bragg an indictment related to the former president's part in …

Prosecutors could put DeSantis in 'an unenviable dilemma' with a Trump indictment: NYT
2 years ago

Prosecutors could put DeSantis in 'an unenviable dilemma' with a Trump indictment: NYT

Raw Story  

Should a Manhattan grand jury hand down an indictment against Donald Trump this week or later, how the former president responds with regard to turning himself in could have huge implications for Florida Gov. However, the unpredictable and publicity-hungry Trump could elect to stay in Florida and force Bragg's hand to ask Florida to extradite the former president, which could …

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

'Very unimportant to me!!!' Trump rages at reports that he spent long time thinking of DeSantis nickname
2 years, 1 month ago

'Very unimportant to me!!!' Trump rages at reports that he spent long time thinking of DeSantis nickname

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump does not want anyone to believe he is obsessed with finding ways to trash prospective 2024 rival Gov. In a post on Truth Social, the former president lashed out at claims that he spent a long time thinking of a nickname for DeSantis, whom he has labeled "Ron DeSanctimonious." In fact, Trump has given nicknames to …

DeSantis hits back at Trump attacks: I would rather not 'smear other Republicans'
2 years, 1 month ago

DeSantis hits back at Trump attacks: I would rather not 'smear other Republicans'

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis continues to take the high road by refusing to give into the media pressing him to respond to Donald Trump's criticism – including the latest posts repeating claims that the Florida governor 'groomed' teenage girls when he was a high school teacher. It comes as Trump continues to launch attack lines against DeSantis after opening the floodgates earlier …

How Ron DeSantis could bribe Trump into backing him if he won the GOP nomination: analysis
2 years, 4 months ago

How Ron DeSantis could bribe Trump into backing him if he won the GOP nomination: analysis

Raw Story  

According to a column by longtime political observer Jonathan Chait, it would be in Donald Trump's best interests to make peace --and work out a deal -- with Gov. "I have seen commentators treat it as something like a certainty that would doom a Ron DeSantis or any other non-Trump alternative," Chait wrote. "DeSantis could offer Trump legal protection — …

Trump claims he used the FBI to help DeSantis win 2018 election – prompting calls for investigation
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump claims he used the FBI to help DeSantis win 2018 election – prompting calls for investigation

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 has claimed that he used the FBI and …

Donald Trump plans to ‘take revenge’ on Ron DeSantis if reelected, niece Mary Trump says
2 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump plans to ‘take revenge’ on Ron DeSantis if reelected, niece Mary Trump says

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 If he is re-elected in 2024, Donald Trump is going …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis keeps hitting new lows in his state’s battle against coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis keeps hitting new lows in his state’s battle against coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — The past few months have not been particularly good for Florida Gov. Among the mistakes DeSantis has made, according to the op-ed: Not closing down the state’s beaches as spring breakers partied last month, not yet approving retroactive unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs and pushing hydroxychloroquine, a still unproven drug to treat coronavirus. Afterwards, …

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